as in expensive
commanding a large price
an extremely valuable diamond necklace
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Recent Examples of valuable
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
Which, to be clear, is a reason the Oscars remain so much fun, not to mention a valuable snapshot of what movies and performances academy voters deem worthy at a specific moment in time.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
Michael Harley, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Residents hide their bags in the trunk or don’t take out valuables as much.
—The Editors, National Review, 25 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Roz raises him and teaches him valuable survival lessons such as flying and swimming before migration season sets in.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
Which, to be clear, is a reason the Oscars remain so much fun, not to mention a valuable snapshot of what movies and performances academy voters deem worthy at a specific moment in time.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Many truck owners purchase a tonneau cover to prevent loose items from blowing out of their pickup beds, to keep valuables safely out of view, or to enhance their vehicle's appearance.
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Residents hide their bags in the trunk or don’t take out valuables as much.
—The Editors, National Review, 25 Oct. 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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Children, as any parent will tell you, are expensive.Alina Selyukh, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
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Read below to see some of my top picks from their collection and prepare to give your winter wardrobe a major upgrade with finds from the best spot for stylish outwear this season.Chloe Castleberry, StyleCaster, 19 Nov. 2024
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Mango Black Friday or not, Mango is the place to turn to for affordable finds.Laura Jackson, Vogue, 19 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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The windfall from those tolls was put toward a laundry list of transportation projects around the Bay Area — but not on bridges, Goodwin said.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Critics argue that the GOP bills lack guardrails which, under current IRS rules, might allow high-income earners, such as hedge fund managers, lawyers and accountants, to game the system and enjoy a tax windfall.Bob Woods, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Another year in the books, another one of your precious few winters on Earth that’s just memories now.Frederick Dreier and Adam Roy, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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The pagoda is filled with precious statues, including a wooden Shakyamuni Buddha covered with gold paint.Catherine Garcia, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
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There’ll be about a dozen vendors offering tiki treasures like vintage Hawaiian clothing, artwork, carvings and jewelry.Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The series focuses on the local teens searching for love and treasure.Marc Berman, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Beats Studio Pro headphones deliver premium sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and a sleek, durable design.Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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The luxury stay has 24-hour room and concierge service included in the price, as well as premium spirits and à la carte restaurants.Tess Foley-Cox, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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That’s why knowing the best time to buy a mattress, as far as annual sales are concerned, can be a godsend for both your wallet and your REM.Renee Cherry, SELF, 10 Oct. 2024
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For a franchise which has had very little to celebrate in terms of success on the field or general positivity, the arrival of Daniels has been a godsend and a signal of better times ahead.Ben Morse, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Valuable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuable. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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