Thesaurus results for FACE VALUE

face value

noun

Definition of face value

as in price

the monetary figure that is printed or shown on something (such as a coin or bill) We paid $100 for tickets that had a face value of $50.

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Recent Examples of face value While concert ticket prices continue to climb, face value ticket prices on the market’s highest-demand shows are still often less than what the market could bear, drawing in resellers. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026 Lawmakers also considered a separate bill that would have put a price cap resale tickets, limiting prices to no more than 10% above face value. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 The value of junk silver is tied to the current market price of silver, often sold in bulk by face value. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 Some upper-level tickets for Friday’s match at Arthur Ashe Stadium were going for more than $1,500 — more than twice their face value. — Hiroko Masuike, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for face value

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Noun

The midterm elections that came to a close Tuesday channeled voters' deep frustration with high prices, the war in Iran and concerns about government corruption.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
The Democrat touted his experience responding to the pandemic and negotiating lower drug prices, but critics, including some inside the administration, accused him of passivity and of mishandling an influx in child migrants.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of price

Noun

Now, to make up for the tax loss, local governments will need to decide to either cut spending or potentially levy new fees and taxes.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
Ada County residents also were asked whether to keep an extra vehicle registration fee for cars and trucks that helps fund transit projects, according to previous Statesman reporting.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of fee

Noun

Federal agents were still detaining undocumented immigrants across the state, and Latino residents — the state’s largest ethnic group at 41% — were suffering under the crushing cost of food, gas and housing.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
To mitigate these borrowing costs, numerous companies have begun pursuing cross market financing.

— , CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of cost

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But that investigation could take months, and questions remain about who approved the higher rates and whether the Authority enforced the contract.

— Julie Watts, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
The highest room category at the hotel is a 1,109-square-feet spa suite that has its own private whirlpool and treatment room, with a 25-minute massage included in the room rate.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

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Our fashion choices say much about our values, identity, and aspirations.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
Cesar-Nuñez, whose practice is based in Pasadena, noted that traditional Latino cultural values like emphasis on family and reputation can serve as deterrents for seeking therapy or other help.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of value

Noun

With the standard battery, the Victoria Phaeton cost US $2,000 (about $73,000 today, or about the list price of an upscale EV like the Audi Q8 or BMW i5).

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 31 Oct. 2026
But the most exciting thing about these headphones right now is their 33% discount on Amazon, bringing their usual $299 list price down to $199.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of list price

Noun

Phil Lempert, a consumer trend analyst, told ABC News that when shopping for Thanksgiving deals, consumers should look at the unit price for the best deal.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
Before reaching for the familiar label, check the unit price next to its store-brand neighbor.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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