precious
adjective
of high price or great value; very valuable or costly.
nonprecious
-
a word derived from
precious.
Example Sentences
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Crucially, their novel approach uses all nonprecious metals, unlike existing methods that require boron-doped diamond.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 5, 2024
Because beach days never get old, and a nonprecious state pride kite will delight everyone from wide-eyed toddlers to surly teens.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2017
