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as in valuable
commanding a large price
diamonds and other precious stones
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as in cherished
granted special treatment or attention
parents who refuse to hear the slightest criticism of their precious children
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as in dear
having qualities that tend to make one loved
a precious friend for whom I would do anything
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Recent Examples of precious
Liberal democracy is a precious thing, in need of protection — vigilant protection.
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Nov. 2024
Items like rare and precious gems, a golden chalice, gold coins, other precious metals, jeweled necklaces and even a Tiffany Glass vase.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Good post for a mid- to late-November afternoon: 70 to 100 yards back in timber and along the thickest, nastiest ditch that leads out to crops.
59) Don’t waste precious rut-hunting time.
—Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
Viewers joined Jenn with tears over Romeo's precious reaction to his dad coming home.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Nov. 2024
Items like rare and precious gems, a golden chalice, gold coins, other precious metals, jeweled necklaces and even a Tiffany Glass vase.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Good post for a mid- to late-November afternoon: 70 to 100 yards back in timber and along the thickest, nastiest ditch that leads out to crops.
59) Don’t waste precious rut-hunting time.
—Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
Viewers joined Jenn with tears over Romeo's precious reaction to his dad coming home.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precious
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This functionality is particularly valuable in scenarios such as manufacturing plants, retail stores, or industrial sites, where uninterrupted operations are essential.Janakiram MSV, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Fox gets a major streaming partner for all of its content and Hulu gets in-season rights for valuable streaming properties.Peter White, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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What is your recommendation for declining an invitation from the sibling of a very dear (and very sensitive) friend?Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Billie’s character opens up a whole new world of relatability for new viewers and representation that was so dear to me as a young Latina when watching Alex and the rest of the Russos in Wizards of Waverly Place.Stephanie Andrade, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2024
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Data streaming solutions are costly to build and even more expensive to fix later.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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What’s more, Spanish landscapes and cities are diverse enough to stand in for many other shooting locations where filming would be too expensive, dangerous or altogether impossible.Jamie Lang, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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Pesto became an A-list animal celebrity earlier this year, thanks to his big lifestyle, eating up to 25 fish a day, as well as his adorable appearance.Dan Aulbach, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Social media users can't get enough of their adorable antics, leading to more than 17.9 million views and 2.3 million likes on the TikTok video so far.Alyce Collins, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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While East Bay residents undoubtedly appreciate the agency’s focus on zero emission technologies, pursuing two such options (in addition to hybrid diesel buses) is costly because each requires its own power infrastructure.Marc Joffe, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Boeing Striking workers at Boeing voted Monday to accept the company’s most recent offer, ending the costliest strike in the US in more than 25 years.Andrew Torgan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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There are a few fictional characters who are as beloved and real to me as friends.Erik Pedersen, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
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Counted among the most beloved operas of all time, both are returning to Bay Area stages in the next few days.Georgia Rowe, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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This sweet treat we Southerners call a salad makes an appearance at nearly every celebration and a church potluck is no exception.Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
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Spice candles can veer into overly sweet, cloying cinnamon-bomb territory.Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024
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Fans can scan a QR code located on the wrapper and vote for their favorite sandwich, helping select the ultimate contest winner.Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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One of my favorite authors and former Navy SEAL Jacko Wilkins says: The only path to freedom of any kind is discipline.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Precious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precious. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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