invaluable

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˈval-yə-bəl How to pronounce invaluable (audio)
Definition of invaluablenext
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 Paramount said his global leadership experience and commitment to innovation position him as an invaluable advisor in shaping Skydance’s strategic priorities. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026 Patients often have family members who are advocating on their behalf – and family support is invaluable. — Jennifer Schlinger, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026 If White’s scoring recovers with the return of Jayson Tatum — who will make his life easier — as the rest of his invaluable skills remain, then the Celtics’ guard will have an argument as one of the best players in the Eastern Conference. — Doug Haller, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 Employees often are the ones who are closest to the real impact of change, and the people with boots-on-the-ground, first-hand experience can provide invaluable feedback to leaders. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for invaluable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invaluable
  1. valuable
  2. inestimable
  3. priceless
Adjective
  • Regional authorities said that the entire caper was conducted within three minutes and that the thieves targeted the most valuable paintings in the museum, which occupies the French old master’s one-time residence.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Bassetti argued that the company’s scale represented an increasingly valuable asset for streamers.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of valuable
Adjective
  • Such explicit and shared recognition among humankind has inestimable value.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2026
  • As each Xpandable™ design’s kinetic finesse adds inestimable value to a jewel by adapting to the body of the wearer throughout their life, PICCHIOTTI’s engineering feat represents a noteworthy contribution to the narrative of jewelry history.
    — Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Definition of inestimable
Adjective
  • Native American leaders fear priceless records from their history may be lost after a fire at a convenience store on Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis on Sunday.
    — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • In a market where every dollar counts, Fremantle formats offer priceless cost-efficiency.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of priceless

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“Invaluable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invaluable. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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