most valuable player

noun

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

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The throwback performance earned him the series’ most valuable player award, as well as universal admiration. Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 3 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 That would be Denver star and three-time NBA most valuable player Nikola Jokic. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026 Brink has continued to dominate the conversation as a four-time all-American, a defensive player of the year and 3 vs. 3 most valuable player and gold medalist. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025 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 Mar. 2026.

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