most valuable player

noun

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

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Adding to the degree of difficulty is the fact the Sox have to do it without slugger Munetaka Murakami, their most valuable player. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026 Brunson earned the Larry Bird Trophy for most valuable player of the Eastern Conference finals. Esfandiar Baraheni, New York Times, 3 June 2026 Stafford, at 38, is the reigning NFL most valuable player. Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 Gilgeous-Alexander was named the league’s most valuable player for the second consecutive season and helped Oklahoma City win its first two playoff series in four-game sweeps over the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 31 May 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 10 Jun. 2026.

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