as in fees
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 values
Ticket prices float with demand, the way airline seats and concert tickets do, which means that face values that start at a federation-only $60 and climb to $7,875 for a Category 1 seat at the final.
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Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
Proponents of dynamic pricing have often argued that prices adjusted to market demand are more honest than artificial face values that simply transfer profit to scalpers rather than to artists or event organizers.
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Corey Martin,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
As face values have increased in recent decades, fees imposed by Ticketmaster have increased, too.
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Leah Nylen,
Bloomberg,
9 Apr. 2026
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
Proponents of dynamic pricing have often argued that prices adjusted to market demand are more honest than artificial face values that simply transfer profit to scalpers rather than to artists or event organizers.
—
Corey Martin,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
As face values have increased in recent decades, fees imposed by Ticketmaster have increased, too.
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Leah Nylen,
Bloomberg,
9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for face values
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The only catch is that Iran has agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz without any fees on shipping for two months.
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Naturally occurring tax revenues derived from economic growth would help obviate the need for Springfield’s seemingly endless quests for novel fees and tax ideas.
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Even though oil and gas prices have come down on news of peace talks between the two nations, experts say inflation will probably continue to run hot in the months ahead.
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Under the island’s current economic model, the government largely determines what is produced, who produces it, the prices at which goods are sold and how the country’s resources are allocated.
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The artist was beloved by Americans for his intimate portrayals of the country’s values.
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Talarico’s faith is distinct from the Catholicism that Vice President JD Vance embraced in 2019, which sees a central place for Christianity in American life that’s focused on traditional social values like family formation — not social justice.
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Compared to these significant costs, the benefits from hosting large-scale data centers are limited, which is why 500 small businesses statewide joined the call for a moratorium.
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The agreement also includes an option for the city to extend the contract for two additional one-year terms, with costs not to exceed $19,550 annually in 2027 and 2028.
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These figures mark a clear increase from depressed crossing rates seen during much of the Iran war since its start in late February.
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In a note published Monday, Goldman said investors are increasingly grappling with the risk that rates remain elevated for longer, with markets pricing a wider range of possible policy outcomes.
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“Face values.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face%20values. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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