most valuable player

noun

: the player who contributes the most to his or her team's success

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With the return of quarterback Matthew Stafford, the reigning NFL most valuable player, and the addition of star cornerback Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, the Rams are expected to be a favorite to play in Super Bowl LXI at SoFi Stadium. Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026 Pasquantino became the face of Team Italy and hit three home runs in a game; Witt made some awe-inspiring defensive plays; and Garcia was named most valuable player of the WBC for Team Venezuela. Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026 An argument could be made that Morejón was the Padres’ most valuable player in 2025. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026 The roster includes five NHL team captains and two winners of the Hart Memorial Trophy, the NHL's most valuable player award, the Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews and the Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. Becky Sullivan, NPR, 22 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for most valuable player

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“Most valuable player.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/most%20valuable%20player. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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