priceless

adjective

ˈprīs-ləs How to pronounce priceless (audio)
Definition of pricelessnext
1
as in invaluable
having a value beyond any ability to appraise or adequately appreciate good advice is priceless

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2
as in valuable
commanding a large price a dealer of priceless antiques

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Recent Examples of priceless The Career Mistake Ambitious People Often Make Ambition is priceless. — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Camilla swapped out her signature vibrant jewel-toned dresses and priceless jewelry by taking a leaf out of Kate Middleton’s style book. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026 Likewise, gliding into Mediterranean ports such as Dubrovnik, Croatia, Kotor, Montenegro, and Palma de Mallorca and not having to jockey for a view from the top deck is priceless. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026 Prime landing locations are also priceless scientific sites that human ventures could endanger. — Marissa E. Yingling, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for priceless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for priceless
  1. invaluable
  2. valuable
  3. expensive
  4. precious
  5. costly
Adjective
  • Preserving Access Versus Information Audio and video recordings remain invaluable source materials.
    — Beth Worthy, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Using bagged coleslaw mix will cut down on slicing time—an invaluable gift on my busiest mornings.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of invaluable
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
  • According to materials provided to CNBC, Google has also directly targeted Microsoft and Anthropic, claiming their recurring seat fees and separate product licenses make their offerings more expensive and less flexible.
    — MacKenzie Sigalos,Drew Troast, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • These Mocoly hiking pants have a slightly sportier look about them without the expensive price tag.
    — Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of expensive
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  • Legends like this one only serve to enhance the value of certain masterpieces crafted from diamonds and precious stones.
    — Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
  • But even more than that, consumers want to trust in organizations while discretionary spending is more precious amid inflation, stagnant wages, and a higher cost of living.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of precious
Adjective
  • During Parcells’ reign over the Dolphins, players who made a costly error on game day often showed up for work the next day to find out they were fired.
    — Omar Kelly August 30, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The floods will likely change that outlook, squeezing a country that’s heavily dependent on tourism while forcing a costly period of reconstruction.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of costly

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

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