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 Grunkemeyer was forced into action after Penn State starter Drew Allar was lost for the season midway through 2025, and that experience will be invaluable for Virginia Tech this season. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026 After all, experienced leaders know the ins and outs of their jobs and can offer invaluable feedback for those looking to expand their roles, make a career change, or simply broaden their knowledge. — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026 His experience and ability to operate at both centre-back and right-back were deemed invaluable. — James Pearce, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 That quarterback experience, though, has proven to be invaluable. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for invaluable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invaluable
  1. valuable
  2. inestimable
  3. priceless
Adjective
  • Supporters say shifting unproductive cropland to clean energy will help California meet its 100% renewable power goal, while farm groups warn of losing valuable agricultural land.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • An optional trundle addition can double its capacity without taking up more valuable square footage.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of valuable
Adjective
  • 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
  • And once again, Young, as the helicopter sister, proves her inestimable value to the Broadway stage.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of inestimable
Adjective
  • Importantly, all of this imaging was possible without damaging Scotty’s priceless fossils.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026
  • That’s one reason there are so many arguments over the value of a team, or an athlete, or sports more generally, as more and more money chases something essentially priceless—or misappropriated, depending on your view.
    — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of priceless

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“Invaluable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invaluable. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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