invaluable

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˈval-yə-bəl How to pronounce invaluable (audio)
Definition of invaluablenext
as in valuable
having a value beyond any ability to appraise or adequately appreciate the list of likely donors proved to be invaluable to our fund-raising efforts

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Recent Examples of invaluable If Porziņģis can somehow stay on the floor more in his second run with the Warriors, his ability to shoot from the outside and his defensive length would be invaluable. — Nick Friedell, New York Times, 29 June 2026 The technology was invaluable to farmers and pioneers of the American West. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026 Establishing a clear baseline before a storm can be invaluable when evaluating damage and pursuing insurance claims. — Stephen Hauptman, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026 Austin said the feeling of safety and community has been invaluable to her success, as well as the development’s location just blocks from the Department of Veterans Affairs Sacramento Medical Center. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for invaluable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invaluable
  1. valuable
  2. inestimable
  3. priceless
Adjective
  • As artificial intelligence transforms the job market and rising living costs squeeze family budgets, the University of California system is making the case that its degrees remain valuable investments.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
  • Those types of players are still enormously valuable because many of their skills are always valuable.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of valuable
Adjective
  • As each Xpandable™ design’s kinetic finesse adds inestimable value to a jewel by adapting to the body of the wearer throughout their life, PICCHIOTTI’s engineering feat represents a noteworthy contribution to the narrative of jewelry history.
    — Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • And once again, Young, as the helicopter sister, proves her inestimable value to the Broadway stage.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of inestimable
Adjective
  • John Krasinski stars as a jet-setting art thief who steals priceless paintings to help uncover clues as to the whereabouts of the fabled Fountain of Youth.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Not having to worry about what’s going on outside your door is kinda priceless, but getting it all at 27% off?
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026
Definition of priceless

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