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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During an April 2018 interview with WFMZ after Saquon was drafted by the Giants, Tonya expressed her excitement for her son and shared some insights on their family values.
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Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Takaichi has ardently defended conservative family values.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
Her Dominican and Puerto Rican roots gave her pride, family values, and a work ethic that couldn’t be broken.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
Theobald-Anderson suggested framing the decision in terms of family values rather than political complexity.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
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Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Takaichi has ardently defended conservative family values.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
Her Dominican and Puerto Rican roots gave her pride, family values, and a work ethic that couldn’t be broken.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
Theobald-Anderson suggested framing the decision in terms of family values rather than political complexity.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Family values.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20values. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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