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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Karvunidis says the idea of blue is for boys and pink is for girls doesn’t fit with her family or family values.
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Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026
Jasmeet’s ongoing internal battle between his traditional Canadian-Sikh family values and his life as a nationally-famous YouTuber continue to collide, in one scene ditching an event celebrating his online success and in another heading out on stage to roaring studio fans.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
The revelation of the pardon punctured a perception of Orbán’s government, held by many, as the defender of Christian and family values.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
These family values influence leadership within their practices.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
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Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026
Jasmeet’s ongoing internal battle between his traditional Canadian-Sikh family values and his life as a nationally-famous YouTuber continue to collide, in one scene ditching an event celebrating his online success and in another heading out on stage to roaring studio fans.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
The revelation of the pardon punctured a perception of Orbán’s government, held by many, as the defender of Christian and family values.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
These family values influence leadership within their practices.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
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 29 Apr. 2026.
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