1
as in appraisals
the act of placing a value on the nature, character, or quality of something
my valuation of your musical talent has nothing to do with our friendship
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in values
the amount of money for which something will find a buyer
the final auction bid was still less than the minimum valuation that we had specified as acceptable, so the painting was withdrawn
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of valuations
Cash beyond the limits of the salary cap, tax and apron is largely an unlimited resource amid today’s multibillion valuations.
—
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
For their part, Fed policymakers also flagged concerns about high stock valuations and tech debt.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Universities across the country are ramping up AI education, just as companies like ChatGPT creator OpenAI and chip maker NVIDIA see their valuations spike.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
The idea would be to blunt the impact of spiking valuations.
—Joshua Haiar & Seth Tupper, States Newsroom, 19 Feb. 2026
Both have questioned Kaegi’s methods, noted widespread vacancies in office buildings and argued several sales for losses justified lower valuations and subsequent tax breaks.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Sports has never been part of this mix, but its recent dramatic growth, including soaring team valuations and the influx of investors from private equity and hedge funds, caught Citizens’ attention.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Prior to the Seahawks' Super Bowl win, the Seattle team was valued at roughly $7 billion, according to CNBC's official NFL valuations.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
That is higher than recent separate valuations of SpaceX at $800 billion and xAI‘s holding company at $230 billion.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
For their part, Fed policymakers also flagged concerns about high stock valuations and tech debt.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Universities across the country are ramping up AI education, just as companies like ChatGPT creator OpenAI and chip maker NVIDIA see their valuations spike.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
The idea would be to blunt the impact of spiking valuations.
—Joshua Haiar & Seth Tupper, States Newsroom, 19 Feb. 2026
Both have questioned Kaegi’s methods, noted widespread vacancies in office buildings and argued several sales for losses justified lower valuations and subsequent tax breaks.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Sports has never been part of this mix, but its recent dramatic growth, including soaring team valuations and the influx of investors from private equity and hedge funds, caught Citizens’ attention.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Prior to the Seahawks' Super Bowl win, the Seattle team was valued at roughly $7 billion, according to CNBC's official NFL valuations.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
That is higher than recent separate valuations of SpaceX at $800 billion and xAI‘s holding company at $230 billion.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuations
Noun
-
Certified appraisers are the best source for appraisals of valuable possessions.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
-
For too long, promised tax relief has been gobbled up by higher appraisals and wasteful government spending.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Property values could plunge if enough park maintenance workers cannot clean public spaces.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
-
The nature of these allegations is abhorrent and wholly inconsistent with our company’s values.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The average price of new cars fluctuates in the span of a year, but in September, the average price of a new car surpassed $50,000—a record high, according to estimates by Kelley Blue Book.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
-
Investors focused instead on its forecast for profit over the course of 2026, which fell short of analysts’ estimates.—
Stan Choe,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Official statistics show cucumber prices have doubled since December, while some shops are reported to be selling them at an even greater mark-up – wartime prices for a salad staple, as the Russian economy slows.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
-
The majority of Americans belong to the working class and are finding their paychecks unable to keep up with the higher and higher prices of everyday needs.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Shelters do not provide the mental health assessments and supportive services necessary to transition to permanent housing.—
Deborah Berkman,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
-
Drawing on hundreds of interviews, focus groups, expert consultations, and a review of more than 400 studies, the report represents one of the most comprehensive assessments to date of how generative AI is reshaping students’ learning.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The Rangers have dealt eight top 30 prospects, per MLB Pipeline’s evaluations, since last summer’s trade deadline.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Feb. 2026
-
Those traits will always be en vogue in New England, where the goal should be to trim the bottom of its draft board this week based on new information from medical evaluations and prospect interviews.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Currently, officials make subjective estimations about ball placement.—
Jason Corso,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
-
With Junk Wax Era estimations in mind, there are a couple additional points worth noting.—
Corey Merriman,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Valuations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuations. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
