place a high value on

phrase

: to consider as very important
A lot of teenagers place a high value on being popular.

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The Portuguese tend to be traditional and place a high value on manners. — Sheree M. Mitchell, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 Many members of this generation place a high value on emotional intelligence, humility and the space to be heard. — Marie Unger, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025 According to Parents Family Food Study, much like our crew, most families still place a high value on the family dinner, even with our increasingly digital lives and diverse schedules. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 8 May 2025 For example, millennials place a high value on culinary authenticity, Claire Riley, the owner of Duende Travels, told Newsweek. — Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025 Many of the bars that made Bon Appétit’s list of the Best New Bars of 2024 place a high value on booze-free cocktails. — Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024 Some of the world’s most innovative companies, like Google, place a high value on transparent, open communication, where employees can share their thoughts freely—without the fear of judgment. — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024 The Eagles historically place a high value on their backup quarterbacks. — Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024

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“Place a high value on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/place%20a%20high%20value%20on. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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