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admired(adjective, important, useful, expensive, scarce)
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dear(adjective, important, useful, expensive, scarce)
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esteemed(adjective, important, useful, expensive, scarce)
2
pet(verb, honor, encourage, defend)
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precious(adjective, important, useful, expensive, scarce)
2
prized(adjective, important, useful, expensive, scarce)
2
treasured(adjective, important, useful, expensive, scarce)
1
adored
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appreciated(adjective, important, useful, expensive, scarce)
1
beloved
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beneficial(adjective, important, useful, expensive, scarce)
1
cherished(adjective, important, useful, expensive, scarce)
1
cling to(verb, expression, phrasal verb, honor, praise)
1
collectible(adjective, important, useful, valuable, expensive)
1
costly(adjective, important, useful, expensive, scarce)
1
darling
1
deemed
1
enjoy(verb, accept, love, like, have fun)
1
estimable(adjective, important, useful, expensive, scarce)
1
expensive(adjective, important, useful, scarce, beneficial)
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