Keeper
What it means
A person, thing, or idea judged valuable enough to retain.
Reach for it when giving warm informal approval to something worth holding on to
The soup recipe is a keeper because it is simple, flexible, and comforting.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
Fits when an unexpectedly excellent find deserves lively praise
Careful Gem can sound cute in a formal evaluation.
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everyday
find
Fits when value lies in having discovered something useful
Careful Find emphasizes discovery, while keeper emphasizes retention.
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warm
Fits when personal preference is settled and lasting
Careful A favorite may be loved without being useful or rare.
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warm
Fits when deep affection makes the subject precious
Careful Treasure is stronger than the practical approval carried by keeper.
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professional
Fits when the person or resource contributes practical value
Careful Asset sounds impersonal when affection is what matters.
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literary
Fits when the thing is unusually desirable
Careful Prize suggests rarity or competition that an everyday keeper may lack.
Opposites 3
- discard
- liability
- dud
Common phrases 3
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definite keeper
That adjustable lantern is a definite keeper for future camping trips.
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real keeper
The final verse is a real keeper, even if the chorus needs work.
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a keeper
Her suggestion proved a keeper after three teams adopted it.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Dvortygirl, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Updated