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as in worth
the amount of money for which something will find a buyer
the real value of that house is close to a million dollars
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as in advantage
a quality that gives something special worth
defending the democratic system's intrinsic values
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as in importance
the relative usefulness or importance of something as judged by specific qualities
the value of a good education cannot be overstated
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as in to treasure
to hold dear
a nation that values individualism and self-reliance
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2
as in to estimate
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
values his stocks at $150,000 or thereabouts
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Recent Examples of value
Monish Verma, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Ellison was second in Forbes' real-time billionaires list on Sept. 10, with a wealth value of $391.1 billion, behind Musk's $440.5 billion.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
For employers, keeping in touch shows new hires that they’re valued and prevents the silence that can quickly erode excitement about a role.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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Noun
When those values are in place, the eventual disclosure of figures is less likely to derail motivation.
—Monish Verma, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Ellison was second in Forbes' real-time billionaires list on Sept. 10, with a wealth value of $391.1 billion, behind Musk's $440.5 billion.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
According to a new appraisal by Morningstar, cited in the San Francisco Chronicle, the San Francisco Centre at 865 Market Street was most recently valued at $195 million, down 25 percent compared to August of last year and over $1 billion below its 2016 valuation.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
For employers, keeping in touch shows new hires that they’re valued and prevents the silence that can quickly erode excitement about a role.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for value
Noun
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Machado took multiple weeks’ worth of swings yesterday afternoon, his third day in a row of an extended early batting practice session on the field with hitting coach Victor Rodriguez.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Oracle's stock surge has pushed co-founder Larry Ellison's net worth higher by tens of billions of dollars the last two days and puts him ahead of Tesla CEO Elon Musk as the richest person in the world.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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At stake is the Supporters’ Shield for the league’s best overall record, home-field advantage in the playoffs and a berth in the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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All right, maybe not everything, but investors have been blessed with an abundance of advantages and good fundamental fortune, along with the policy help the market both hoped for and expected.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In 1987, the FCC also abolished the fairness doctrine, which required broadcasters to provide differing viewpoints when covering issues of public importance.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Federal Aviation Administration asked airlines to evaluate their safety messages to passengers and emphasize the importance of leaving belongings behind in an evacuation.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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China’s example can remind Americans to treasure their country’s pluralism, Wang suggests, while also teaching them something about how to build.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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The line’s latest fall drop is full of the very accessories that Gaines treasures most.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Andrew Eccles/Disney Alix Earle has quickly become one of the most influential digital creators of her generation, with her net worth estimated between $6 million and $20 million.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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For those in the 22% tax bracket, having that amount forgiven would trigger a tax burden of more than $12,000, Kantrowitz estimated.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Expect to pay between $200 to $500 for a car and the price will be a bit more for trucks, vans and SUVs.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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On Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, in Fremont in August 2022, a 1,866-square-foot home was sold for $2,440,000, a price per square foot of $1,308.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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The only Sacagawea dollar coin sold at the auction without the distinction of having been flown to space was sold for $120,000.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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The biggest distinction is at coordinator.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Subscribe today Congratulations are due to Alphabet for joining the $3 trillion valuation club, to which only Apple, Microsoft and Nvidia have memberships.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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For most companies and CEOs, the metrics would be preposterously out of reach — among them are an eight-fold increase in market valuation and a 30-fold increase in earnings — but that ignores Musk’s ability to marshal investor enthusiasm and pull off new product launches.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Value.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/value. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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