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keepers

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈkipɝz// UK //kˈiːpəz// keep·ers

n. something or someone worth having or keeping for a long time. You use this when you find something of high quality that you do not want to lose.

n. refers to things or people regarded as worth retaining or maintaining a relationship with. Often used in informal contexts to denote high value or long-term potential.


SIMPLE

This old leather jacket is definitely one of my keepers.

CONTEXTUAL

After three bad dates, she finally met someone who seemed like a keeper.

COMPLEX

While many digital photos are blurry or redundant, the few keepers in the collection captured the essence of the wedding perfectly.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the singular ('a keeper') to describe a romantic partner or a useful object.

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