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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

Example Sentences

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It said the government could make it easier for workers to get jobs in human-centric fields like child care and could do more to recognize caregiving as work valuable to the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The role had her connected with the coaching team via an earpiece to bring on valuable information to the team.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

She was chosen most valuable player of the tournament after going 11 for 18 with four home runs, two doubles and 14 RBIs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Researchers say CANECPI-5 is especially promising because it both protects enamel and helps regulate oral bacteria, making it valuable for future dental treatments.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

But the president had one valuable asset: deniability.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.