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
After a mandate by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Government Efficiency to slash contract spending by more than a third, the cancer institute is cutting contracts to maintain precious biological specimens used in their research, according to three scientists.
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Rachana Pradhan, CNN Money, 8 July 2025
Kazakhstan exports crude oil and metal alloys to the U.S., Malaysia sells America electronic components, and South Africa largely sends precious metals.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 7 July 2025
Everyone lucky enough to visit is bound to make precious memories there, but for Gwyneth Paltrow, the French capital holds an incredibly personal type of magic.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
And Thiel’s Mithril Capital, founded in 2012, takes its name from a precious metal mentioned in the books.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 7 July 2025
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Rachana Pradhan, CNN Money, 8 July 2025
Kazakhstan exports crude oil and metal alloys to the U.S., Malaysia sells America electronic components, and South Africa largely sends precious metals.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 7 July 2025
Everyone lucky enough to visit is bound to make precious memories there, but for Gwyneth Paltrow, the French capital holds an incredibly personal type of magic.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
And Thiel’s Mithril Capital, founded in 2012, takes its name from a precious metal mentioned in the books.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precious
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Despite his eccentric and theatrical nature, Nagumo proves to be a valuable ally to Sakamoto and his family.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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Doctors at the Center for Geriatric Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic have found social prescribing especially valuable for seniors, says Dr. Ardeshir Hashmi, chief of geriatrics.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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And that, dear reader, might be the funniest line of the night.—
Daniel Brown,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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That particular chapter, dear readers, has yet to be written.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
10 July 2025
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Fixing underground water pipes usually means digging up roads and sidewalks — a process that's disruptive and expensive.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
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Some of the most expensive homes in the country are consistently those located in dense, vibrant prewar cities, a clear signal that there’s high demand for those amenities.—
Marina Bolotnikova,
Vox,
7 July 2025
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Over the years, everyone from her brothers Brooklyn, Cruz and Romeo to her parents have shared glimpses into their adorable bond with their youngest family member.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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This adorable little pod coffee maker is the best for espresso.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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An example of this could be quality control, where a supply chain disruption can have massive (and costly) downstream effects.—
Ed Jennings,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Without proper maintenance, homeowners could face more costly problems down the line.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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The travel centers, which are often as big as football fields, are beloved for their pristine bathrooms, competitive fuel prices and the permanently grinning beaver mascot with the thousand-yard stare.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
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Cindy McCarthy, Rambo's pet parent, is back with her beloved cat.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Both characters experience some amusingly embarrassing scenes as Dan-bi explores her true talent, yet Forbidden Fairytale is ultimately a sweet love story.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Fort Collins, this sweet event also includes live music, food and drinks — including, of course, peach cocktails.—
Sarah Kuta,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
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In episode 34, which streamed on Friday, July 11, viewers received the chance to submit their last vote of the season for which couple was their favorite.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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Kids’ favorite Bluey has kept its hold on the top of the U.S. streaming rankings for the first half of the year.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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“Precious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precious. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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