Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Valuable, but less so than the most highly prized objects of similar nature.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Somewhat precious. Used mostly of gemstones used in jewelry, such as amethyst, garnet, or iolite, which are sufficiently rare to have commercial value, but are not considered as
precious , as are the diamond, emerald, and ruby.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adjective
somewhat precious orvaluable
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective used of gemstones having less commercial value than precious stones
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Examples
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We don't bother much with what Kimmer terms semiprecious, though he has some fine turquoise he says extremely valuable.
The Chronicles of Pern McCaffrey, Anne 1993
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We don't bother much with what Kimmer terms semiprecious, though he has some fine turquoise he says extremely valuable.
First Fall McCaffrey, Anne 1993
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"But a topaz is a stone, " I said, -a kind of semiprecious stone.
Renegades Of Gor Norman, John 1986
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"Ornamentation is going to be key," she says, citing embellishments such as semiprecious stones to hard-edged chains to oversized suede bows.
Paramus Post 2009
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"Ornamentation is going to be key," she says, citing embellishments such as semiprecious stones to hard-edged chains to oversized suede bows.
Paramus Post 2009
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We don't bother much with what Kimmer terms semiprecious, though he has some fine turquoise he says extremely valuable. "
Chronicles of Pern, First Fall McCaffrey, Anne 1993
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When you're looking for great pretenders, splurge a little for high-end pieces with multifaceted crystal, semiprecious stones and sharp styling.
Rebuilding a Jewelry Collection Teri Agins 2011
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Both films created buzz as sneak previews at Telluride, often considered the state's crown jewel for film enthusiasts in comparison to Denver's semiprecious gem.
Michael Bialas: Denver Film Festival's Bloody Good Show: 127 Hours , Black Swan Michael Bialas 2010
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Both films created buzz as sneak previews at Telluride, often considered the state's crown jewel for film enthusiasts in comparison to Denver's semiprecious gem.
Michael Bialas: Denver Film Festival's Bloody Good Show: 127 Hours , Black Swan Michael Bialas 2010
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Prosecutors say that Lohan was shopping in the store Jan. 22 when she walked out without paying for the "one-of-a-kind" gold necklace adorned with semiprecious stones.
rs-inothernews10 Post 2011
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