most valuable player

noun

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

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Ten games is too early for most valuable player conversation. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026 The 69-year-old billionaire gleefully shared hugs with the group that delivered the Brewers’ first championship in franchise history, including the series’ most valuable player, William Contreras. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 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 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 13 Nov. 2026.

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