1
as in valuable
commanding a large price
diamonds and other precious stones
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2
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
My family is very precious to me, as is their privacy.
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 24 June 2025
As Wendy's cognitive decline accelerated, moments of clarity became rare and precious.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 23 June 2025
Implementing smart sprinklers that adapt instantly could save billions of gallons of water each year—conserving a precious resource, significantly lowering utility costs and making tangible environmental impacts.
—Shane Dyer, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Fears over the economic impact of crushing trade tariffs, a worsening geopolitical landscape, and US dollar weakness have all fuelled the precious metal’s price ascension.
—Royston Wild, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 24 June 2025
As Wendy's cognitive decline accelerated, moments of clarity became rare and precious.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 23 June 2025
Implementing smart sprinklers that adapt instantly could save billions of gallons of water each year—conserving a precious resource, significantly lowering utility costs and making tangible environmental impacts.
—Shane Dyer, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Fears over the economic impact of crushing trade tariffs, a worsening geopolitical landscape, and US dollar weakness have all fuelled the precious metal’s price ascension.
—Royston Wild, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precious
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Already Creating Huge Hype Last season, Arch received some valuable playing time behind Quinn Ewers.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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No final roster decisions are made during OTAs, but there was valuable insight about the pecking order throughout the Las Vegas Raiders’ roster.—
Tashan Reed,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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For Decker, being able to create something with a dear friend has been really rewarding.—
Alex Ross,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Lenox lives in Mayfair, next door to his dearest friend, a widow in her early thirties.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
25 June 2025
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The prices vary by area, but the general price range is between $24 and $45, with the Mariner's Boil being more expensive.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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Because kids don’t always need an expensive class or activity in order to learn valuable life skills.—
Miranda Rake,
Parents,
25 June 2025
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Destry Spielberg thanks members of her clan in the credits, including someone film lovers might not know: Chicken Spielberg, an adorable Irish setter/poodle mix.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Jack, whose back was turned to the camera, wore an adorable mini Toronto Maple Leafs jersey — a nod to his dad's favorite home team.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Similarly, our transit system — the CTA, Pace and Metra — needs an overhaul, but not through costly projects like the $1 billion-per-mile Red Line expansion.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Incredibly costly, tapestries were a status symbol for the wealthy, notably, the nobility and royalty, and used in their public and private spaces, from dining and gathering rooms to bed chambers.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2025
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The Holocaust, the fight against segregation, assassinations of beloved public figures, the war on terror, the pandemic.—
Dr. Richard Fichman,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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At Sweet Bliss Bakery With a range from turtle brownies to lavender blueberry cheesecake, Sweet Bliss Bakery is a beloved spot for all things sweet in Nelson County.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Bailey flashed a sweet jumper and impressive athleticism but struggled with his shot selection and had more turnovers than assists.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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Instead, we were met with gray skies and rain, but that didn’t stop us from enjoying our sweet treats.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2025
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Memorize the names of the colors of the rainbow with the help of a popsicle, JJ's favorite summer treat.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
20 June 2025
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But one of my favorite movies ever is ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,’ so replaying this scene was fantastic.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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“Precious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precious. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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