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valuable

[val-yoo-uh-buhl, -yuh-buhl] / ˈvæl yu ə bəl, -yə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
very important; priceless
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beneficial costly expensive helpful important invaluable prized profitable relevant scarce treasured useful valued worthwhile
STRONG
collectible dear heirloom worthy
WEAK
admired appreciated cherished esteemed estimable held dear high-priced hot hot property in demand inestimable of value precious respected serviceable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cheap disadvantageous harmful inexpensive reasonable unhelpful useless worthless
WEAK
unimportant valueless
NOUN
prized possession
Synonyms
STRONGEST
antique asset commodity heirloom treasure
STRONG
advantage benefit collectible nugget plum
Antonyms
STRONG
disadvantage hindrance loss
WEAK
garbage trash

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The decision was likely made to ensure the trade value of the two-time most valuable player wasn’t diminished by another injury.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Systems like J1007+3540 offer valuable clues about how black holes behave over time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

When airlines are facing a potential financial squeeze, such as the one caused by the recent increase in oil prices, that add-on revenue can be all the more valuable, experts say.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Crosbie, the trainee GP, has gained a valuable insight into the condition through her own experiences.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Each time she removed the glass hood, it hissed and flared, ready to spit its poison at her, and refused to part with the precious and valuable nectar inside its petals.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

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