at face value

phrase

1

: for the price that is printed on something

We bought the tickets at face value.

2

: as true or genuine without being questioned or doubted

After all his lying, nothing he says now should be taken/accepted at face value.

Examples of at face value in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Markets took Citrini’s word at face value, and the Dow lost more than 800 points. — Don Muir, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

But what most frustrates her is that Calder’s portrayal of Millennial ennui and directionlessness takes those qualities at face value and, in doing so, replicates them. — Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

But even taken at face value, many appear upset at the disregard of rest. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 23 July 2026

The next election In my analysis, whatever the temptations of partisan tribalism, neither narrative around mail ballots can be taken at face value. — Andrew E. Busch, The Conversation, 23 July 2026

Rhymes for at face value

• eigenvalue
• undervalue