1
as in value
the relative usefulness or importance of something as judged by specific qualities
money alone cannot determine the true worth of some things
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2
as in cost
the amount of money for which something will find a buyer
one surefire way to determine the actual worth of a painting is to sell it at auction
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as in wealth
the total of one's money and property
the entrepreneur's worth is well over 100 million dollars
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Recent Examples of worth
These calculations also do not take into account the age at which people in these professions reach this level of net worth.
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Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
The entrepreneur has also pledged to give another $10 billion of his net worth to Bezos Earth Fund by 2030.
—Diane J. Cho, People.com, 28 June 2025
Forbes estimated last November that Kushner’s net worth was at least $900 million.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 28 June 2025
Philippine billionaire Lance Gokongwei is hiving off about 30.7 billion pesos ($536 million) worth of shopping malls into his family’s RL Commercial REIT that will help the group’s diversified property arm Robinsons Land Corp. raise funds to bankroll its expansion plans.
—Ian Sayson, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
The entrepreneur has also pledged to give another $10 billion of his net worth to Bezos Earth Fund by 2030.
—Diane J. Cho, People.com, 28 June 2025
Forbes estimated last November that Kushner’s net worth was at least $900 million.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 28 June 2025
Philippine billionaire Lance Gokongwei is hiving off about 30.7 billion pesos ($536 million) worth of shopping malls into his family’s RL Commercial REIT that will help the group’s diversified property arm Robinsons Land Corp. raise funds to bankroll its expansion plans.
—Ian Sayson, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worth
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Dosunmu would have to return a decent value, but could make sense as a piece in a package to move Vučević or to secure Kuminga.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Look to show the value your product provides and create demand in your community.—
Rhett Buttle,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Europe’s regulatory environment creates demand for solutions that can then be refined and scaled in markets like the U.S., while Japanese manufacturing expertise can help reduce costs once technologies are proven.—
Nicole LeBlanc,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Specialty restaurants on Westerdam, which come at an extra cost, include Pinnacle Grill, a steakhouse-style affair serving prime steaks and seafood, and Canaletto, which does nice Italian fare.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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Wearing such a piece of jewelry must have symbolized great wealth and a high societal status.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Bezos' multi-million-dollar affair has drawn ire online and in-person, as protests erupt in the region calling for the Blue Origin owner to pay more in taxes, amid global frustrations about class and wealth divides.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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That’s well above today’s prices of around $3.15 to $3.20 a gallon.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
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Here’s another style that’s spot on for Oprah’s top — currently at an unbeatable price in all 10 colors.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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In the complaint, Aaron asks that neither party be awarded alimony and that both parties' community assets and debts are in accordance with Nevada law.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The dots represented arts organizations, creative businesses, studios, galleries, performance venues, and cultural and historic assets.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Other teams were able to offer more money, and the Lakers did.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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Last month, Kubler was indicted by the Justice Department on charges of securities fraud and money laundering.—
Sydney Sasser,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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The Liars decided to burn down Clairmont to try and keep the family from squabbling over their fortunes and breaking apart, thinking it the symbol of Old World money.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
25 June 2025
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The album of the same name was also successful, and Mott’s fortunes had completely reversed.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
23 June 2025
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The weekend session could be a make-or-break moment for Trump's party, which has invested much of its political capital on his signature domestic policy plan.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 June 2025
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The weekend session could be a make-or-break moment for Trump’s party, which has invested much of its political capital on his signature domestic policy plan.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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“Worth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worth. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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