most valuable player

noun

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

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The finalist for the NFL most valuable player award was still processing a defeat that left the team hurting. Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026 If there were an award for rap’s most valuable player in 2025, YK Niece would make the short list. Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 14 Jan. 2026 But then Stafford, the NFL’s likely most valuable player this season, did what Stafford does. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026 Running back Kenneth Gainwell was voted the Steelers' most valuable player of the year. Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 2 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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