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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
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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final auction bid was still less than the minimum valuation that we had specified as acceptable, so the painting was withdrawn
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Recent Examples of valuations
While these new additions span various sectors, their valuations are heavily reliant on AI capital spending.
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Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The meteoric success of SpaceX’s IPO recently set the stage for subsequent public offerings from OpenAI and Anthropic, which both could see valuations in the $1 trillion range.
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Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
This is a predicament created, in large part, by startups staying private longer and debuting at much higher valuations than before.
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Zev Fima,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
DeSantis has been the driving force for property tax cuts, stressing the need for relief for homeowners amid rising costs and surging home valuations that have sent tax bills soaring in the last six years.
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Gray Rohrer,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
It’s held the top spot in the Sportico valuations list for three years running.
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Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
To be sure, the current market rally has been driven by strong earnings and not pure speculation, while valuations don’t look so overextended when compared to other peak eras, Goltermann noted.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
Analysts say Anthropic and OpenAI are likely to also list with valuations above $1 trillion each.
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John Ruwitch,
NPR,
11 June 2026
So any issues with SpaceX’s trading could make private investors reluctant to agree to sky-high valuations.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The meteoric success of SpaceX’s IPO recently set the stage for subsequent public offerings from OpenAI and Anthropic, which both could see valuations in the $1 trillion range.
—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
This is a predicament created, in large part, by startups staying private longer and debuting at much higher valuations than before.
—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
DeSantis has been the driving force for property tax cuts, stressing the need for relief for homeowners amid rising costs and surging home valuations that have sent tax bills soaring in the last six years.
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Gray Rohrer,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
It’s held the top spot in the Sportico valuations list for three years running.
—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
To be sure, the current market rally has been driven by strong earnings and not pure speculation, while valuations don’t look so overextended when compared to other peak eras, Goltermann noted.
—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
Analysts say Anthropic and OpenAI are likely to also list with valuations above $1 trillion each.
—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
11 June 2026
So any issues with SpaceX’s trading could make private investors reluctant to agree to sky-high valuations.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuations
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Warnock touted the inclusion of his Appraisal Modernization Act, which would provide recourse for homeowners who believe their property appraisals are unfairly low.
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But any changes would not help in the immediate future — the first round of design appraisals and cost estimates won't be finished until 2027.
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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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An economist that the city hired estimates that the tax increase will add $500 to $650 annually in taxes for the average family of four, despite the sales tax not being applied to groceries or medical supplies.
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Medi-Cal coverage of immigrants without legal status costs the state roughly $10 billion a year, according to California’s nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office, more than double the initial estimates.
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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 board also approved a motion directing county agencies to continue health monitoring, environmental assessments, and community support efforts.
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Roborock’s donation will help fund blind soccer coaches, mobility training, physical therapies, and specialized assessments.
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Full scale mockup evaluations continue, while interior production and engineering development progress, moving forward on the lifestyle at sea vision held by the lifelong yachtsman and owner, Scott Blum.
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During his arraignment June 5, a judge halted court proceedings and directed Gledhill’s case to a court that specializes in mental health evaluations.
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Newsom and the analysts sometimes differ in their estimations.
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Artemis 3 is scheduled for late 2027, according to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, who based the timetable on Blue Origin's and SpaceX's estimations of the earliest completion for their respective landers.
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“Valuations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuations. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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