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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An unlikely and surprising guest this year was conservative American podcaster Owens, who took part in another panel touting family values.
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Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
But now our similarities, brotherly bond and family values are on full display every week.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
There’s a grant for hiring veterans, one for projects promoting family values, another for filming in rural areas and many more.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Karvunidis says the idea of blue is for boys and pink is for girls doesn’t fit with her family or family values.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026
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Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
But now our similarities, brotherly bond and family values are on full display every week.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
There’s a grant for hiring veterans, one for projects promoting family values, another for filming in rural areas and many more.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Karvunidis says the idea of blue is for boys and pink is for girls doesn’t fit with her family or family values.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Family values.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20values. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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