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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3
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
Meanwhile, starting in the fall of 2024, North Korea sent Russia the most precious resource in any alliance—troops.
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John Delury, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2025
That, in turn, left the Knicks with precious little time left on the shot clock.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 31 May 2025
The precious moment a boy with cerebral palsy managed to blow out his own birthday candle has gone viral online.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
Commodity Funds: 19 Best Buys These are the most cost-efficient funds holding either commodity futures or precious metals.
—William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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John Delury, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2025
That, in turn, left the Knicks with precious little time left on the shot clock.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 31 May 2025
The precious moment a boy with cerebral palsy managed to blow out his own birthday candle has gone viral online.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
Commodity Funds: 19 Best Buys These are the most cost-efficient funds holding either commodity futures or precious metals.
—William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precious
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Dairy farming is the second-most valuable component of Connecticut’s agricultural sector, according to the state’s Department of Agriculture.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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While automation and machine learning are reshaping industries, the most valuable skills in today’s job market are innately human.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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And be sure to check out our outstanding Father's Day Gift Guide for more ideas on what to get your dear old dad.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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And which gladly includes two very favored domains, e.g., the close and dear cousins of psychology and physics.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Related Articles Ahead, WWD breaks down the history of some of the most expensive tiaras.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
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Back in December, the least expensive ticket for Saturday’s opening match featuring Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami was $349.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
13 June 2025
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Ashley Johnson, who played the adorable tyke Chrissy Seaver on two seasons of Growing Pains, stopped by the Pod Meets World recording studio to chat with Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, and Will Friedle.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
4 June 2025
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In the comment section, fans, along with Moore's celebrity friends, couldn't get over the adorable images.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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In education, students with secure housing often have better attendance, higher test scores and are less likely to require costly interventions.—
Seth Gellis,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Try to process what is happening to avoid costly mistakes.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
5 June 2025
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The beloved slugger known as Big Papi built this contemporary estate, located in the Pinecrest area of Miami-Dade County, from scratch.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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The beloved actor died from cardiac arrest, according to a death certificate released by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and obtained by TMZ.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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That balance of old and young spirits yields a palate that leads with sweet vanilla and cherry notes and ends with baking spice and ripe apple, a must try for Japanese-whisky fans.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
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On Facebook, a woman named Anita Belt also shared sweet snaps of Swift visiting a patient named Rylie.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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She’s cited Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Miss Saigon as some of her own favorite musicals.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
9 June 2025
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Host Cynthia Erivo was perhaps my favorite look of the evening: a Schiaparelli ensemble.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 June 2025
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“Precious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precious. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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