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
Even something simple at its face value — the new album cover image, for example — has such forethought and reasoning behind the choice.
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H. Vanbiber, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Companies that get cash back will only be able to claim 90% of the face value of the credit, and it will be spread over five years.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Though face value tickets are not currently available, ticket inventory can be found at inflated prices on the resale market– on Ticketmaster and on platforms including StubHub, TickPick, SeatGeek and more.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Beauty has evolved beyond a face value proposition, to one that really encompasses more broadly wellness and longevity.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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H. Vanbiber, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Companies that get cash back will only be able to claim 90% of the face value of the credit, and it will be spread over five years.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Though face value tickets are not currently available, ticket inventory can be found at inflated prices on the resale market– on Ticketmaster and on platforms including StubHub, TickPick, SeatGeek and more.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Beauty has evolved beyond a face value proposition, to one that really encompasses more broadly wellness and longevity.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for face value
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Don’t miss out on Target Circle Week’s deals on trendy pants, seasonal decor, accent chairs, and area rugs, while prices start at $4.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Fall is a lovely time to visit the continent for fewer crowds, better temperatures, and lower prices.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Per Guideline’s analysis, ad help offset about 50% of most top-tier sports rights fees, with affiliate revenue, retransmission consent fees and other third-party payments accounting for a good chunk of the remainder.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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The club is currently waiving its standard $300 initiation fee.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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It was originally intended to protect electricity ratepayers from having to shoulder the costs of data centers in their communities, but now simply authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to study whether the cost-shift is happening.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Record high inflation and a weak yen are also squeezing households and driving up living costs.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, the Federal Reserve’s shift back to rate cuts amid still-solid economic growth should continue to boost to the dollar, which will likely shrug off tariff threats, Brown predicted.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Sens even dominated in the faceoff circle, with a win rate over 67 percent.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Toys, even ones marketed as tools for the imagination, are never value neutral.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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But the Bernabeu hierarchy are well aware of the value of their club.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Angie Guillette, a southwest Florida real estate agent, said sellers who are more willing to slash their list price are the ones making the sales lately.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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The discount brings down the drug’s list price to a little over $3,500 from under $8,000 per month.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Bertha Coombs,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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Speaking of Raw, the cost of engaging with the weekly show’s young audience is a steal, with media buyers noting that the average unit price in this year’s upfront came in around $14,000 a pop.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Face value.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face%20value. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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