The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word PRECOCIOUS
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More clues leading to the result PRECOCIOUS
- Of great value around company, being advanced for one's age
- Treasured child only initially held to be advanced
- Highly valued clothing company is strikingly advanced
- Advanced highly rated holding company
- Highly-valued holding company advanced at an early stage
- Highly valued around company, showing early promise
- … much-loved touring company is revealing talents
- Highly prized around company, showing early talent
- Forward darling’s once unevenly embraced
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The straight part
We know that "being advanced for one's age" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case being advanced for one's age = precocious.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PRECOCIOUS mean?
PRECOCIOUS adjective- Characterized by exceptionally early development or maturity.
- Exhibiting advanced skills and aptitudes at an abnormally early age.