Keeper
n.joyful, thoughtfuleveryday
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.
Choose between these
6- playful
an unexpectedly excellent find deserves lively praise
not when Gem can sound cute in a formal evaluation.
- everyday
find
value lies in having discovered something useful
not when Find emphasizes discovery, while keeper emphasizes retention.
- warm
personal preference is settled and lasting
not when A favorite may be loved without being useful or rare.
- warm
deep affection makes the subject precious
not when Treasure is stronger than the practical approval carried by keeper.
- professional
the person or resource contributes practical value
not when Asset sounds impersonal when affection is what matters.
- literary
the thing is unusually desirable
not when Prize suggests rarity or competition that an everyday keeper may lack.
Said against
3- discard
- liability
- dud
It naturally appears in
3- definite keeper
That adjustable lantern is a definite keeper for future camping trips.
- real keeper
The final verse is a real keeper, even if the chorus needs work.
- a keeper
Her suggestion proved a keeper after three teams adopted it.