Synonyms for dearness
dear·ness

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1. costliness, dearness, preciousnessnoun

   the quality possessed by something with a great price or value

   Synonyms:
   pricelessness, preciosity, preciousness, invaluableness, valuableness, costliness

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1. • Expensiveness

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1. Thomas Paine:

   The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.

2. Thomas Paine, "The American Crisis":

   What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly. It is dearness only that gives everything its value.

3. Thomas Paine:

   What we obtain too cheap we esteem too little it is dearness only that gives everything its value.

4. Adan Riaz:

   Dearness is the order of the day