preciousness
Example Sentences
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I’m the product of a broken family, so I understand the preciousness of children and family life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Thomson said News Corp, which currently has licensing deals with OpenAI and Meta Platforms, is in discussions with other companies “who recognize the preciousness of provenance.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
Donum, says De Vere Mabray, tries its best to avoid the preciousness and insider vibe of many museums and art parks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2025
"Perhaps we could potentially remove some of the preciousness around how everything has to be done. With 24 to 30 cameras, Super Slo-mo, DRS, etc."
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2025
The preciousness of the moment, which should make it easier to talk, makes it harder.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
