family values
plural noun
: values especially of a traditional or conservative kind which are held to promote the sound functioning of the family and to strengthen the fabric of society
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Part of his reason for supporting Trump, Richard Holly said, was the former president’s support for small businesses and family values.
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Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2024
Leaders, including von der Leyen, have glossed over national complaints about her treatment of groups that do not meet her conservative family values or accusations of placing limits on press freedom.
—Eli Joseph, Fortune Europe, 5 June 2024
Open communication and strong family values are very important to Marvin.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
Still, Noem has pitched herself as a governor, rancher and mom passionate about family values and a second Trump presidency.
—Jessica Lussenhop, ProPublica, 20 May 2024
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Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2024
Leaders, including von der Leyen, have glossed over national complaints about her treatment of groups that do not meet her conservative family values or accusations of placing limits on press freedom.
—Eli Joseph, Fortune Europe, 5 June 2024
Open communication and strong family values are very important to Marvin.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
Still, Noem has pitched herself as a governor, rancher and mom passionate about family values and a second Trump presidency.
—Jessica Lussenhop, ProPublica, 20 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for family values
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“Family values.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20values. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.
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