most valuable player

noun

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

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Quarterback Matthew Stafford, the reigning NFL most valuable player, completed only 15 of 25 passes for 155 yards with an interception. Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Clark was later named the tournament’s most valuable player after leading the Americans to a 5-0 record. Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026 McTavish was named the tournament’s most valuable player. Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 27 June 2026 But the championship series most valuable player indicated that visit is no slam dunk. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 25 June 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 22 Sep. 2026.

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