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 The unheralded role Rea currently fills is invaluable, though. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025 The human element is invaluable—as is the trust that comes from validated sources. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025 In today's fast news cycles and noisy customer acquisition and retention landscape, tools that help brands offer innovative solutions to increase retention, streamline operations, and create cost savings are invaluable. Andrea Wasserman, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025 If in fact being on time is of the essence (leaving on time for an obligation via carpool, for example) then a bit more discussion at the planning stage can be invaluable. R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for invaluable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invaluable
Adjective
  • These shoes are so highly coveted and valuable that Sotheby’s hosted an auction to sell them.
    Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Unbeknownst to them, one friend intends to rob the place, seeking a valuable antique.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Its decision will have inestimable consequences for our Constitution and our society.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
  • This film has been an uphill battle every step of the way and faced inestimable resistance on every front.
    Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The activist group has been around for a few years and has become known for protests blocking roadways but has escalated in recent years to go after priceless cultural relics, a tactic adopted more commonly in Europe.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Music fans will be able to see them and many other priceless artifacts from Parton's career at a new exhibit coming soon to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
    Adam Tamburin, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025

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“Invaluable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invaluable. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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