1
as in treasured
to hold dear
a nation that values individualism and self-reliance
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2
as in estimated
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
values his stocks at $150,000 or thereabouts
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Recent Examples of valued
Pamela Kan, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022
This especially applies to their most valued and essential employees.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Dec. 2021
Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
Zaslav himself is set to receive payments and benefits valued at well over $700 million when the deal closes.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Providing a customer signature experience means a valued and distinctive experience for your customers based on the foundational elements of expert guidance, confidence in the project schedule and appreciation of their business.
—Pamela Kan, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022
This especially applies to their most valued and essential employees.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Dec. 2021
Verb
The lakefront estate, along with an adjoining parcel valued at about $7 million, sold in an off-market deal that closed earlier this week, according to Bloomberg, which cited property records and LLC filings.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
Zaslav himself is set to receive payments and benefits valued at well over $700 million when the deal closes.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valued
Adjective
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Fajgenbaum says six people have been treated with the drug so far, including five children, and all five children showed meaningful improvement — sitting up, engaging more with loved ones, and in some cases making gains that once seemed out of reach.—
Brad Quick,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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So the loved one ends up inside a vacuum cleaner and thrown out.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bernthal may have started as Moss-Bachrach's unknown understudy, but now, the playing fields are level — and it's certainly not lost on either star that reaching such a milestone in one's career with one of their closest friends is something to be treasured.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Prop designer Jennifer Wake adds visual authenticity with vintage items that feel truly treasured across generations.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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In the beginning of the year, investors and economists broadly estimated that the labor market would remain stable this year, albeit in a weaker state.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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If your income comes primarily from protected sources like Social Security or disability benefits, a court judgment may pose little immediate threat.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Surgeon General's office, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are banned for 10 years from wielding legal, regulatory or economic pressure to persuade the platforms to remove protected speech.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Donating appreciated stock or other property, rather than selling it and giving cash, can be a way to avoid capital gains taxes while still claiming the deduction.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Before Dali, artists were known almost exclusively for their work, and often considered lucky to be appreciated in their lifetimes.—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
30 Mar. 2026
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That these bones were assessed as potentially centuries old speaks to the level of deterioration observed by investigators.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Esposito and Bonsignore said the department was now in the process of moving the firefighters of Engine 79 to other firehouses until the building damage can be assessed and repaired.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Reading is often a cherished solo activity but attending a literary festival can be a great way to connect with other bookworms, meet your favourite authors and discover new books.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
26 Mar. 2026
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Steven Jones was a devoted father, a proud grandfather, a cherished brother and a beloved uncle, his sister said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Despite being bothered by his elbow throughout the 2025 campaign, Rodón enjoyed his best season with the Yankees last year.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Bencoglu also enjoyed the warmth of the home supporters on Tuesday.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Valued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valued. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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