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as in worth
the amount of money for which something will find a buyer
the real value of that house is close to a million dollars
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as in advantage
a quality that gives something special worth
defending the democratic system's intrinsic values
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as in importance
the relative usefulness or importance of something as judged by specific qualities
the value of a good education cannot be overstated
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as in to treasure
to hold dear
a nation that values individualism and self-reliance
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as in to estimate
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
values his stocks at $150,000 or thereabouts
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Recent Examples of value
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Anthony said both coaching staffs praised the tours, highlighting their value on and off the court.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 13 May 2025
Brody Miller, New York Times, 13 May 2025
The Senate countered with a plan that included providing a sales-tax exemption on clothes and shoes valued at $75 or less.
—Jim Turner, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2025
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Noun
For me, the best value plays right now for anyone looking to fade the Thunder are the Pacers, who could very well upset the Knicks (but probably would not pose a real threat to the Thunder) and the Timberwolves.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Anthony said both coaching staffs praised the tours, highlighting their value on and off the court.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 13 May 2025
Verb
Detective Gillis’ uniform pants, valued at approximately $80, were damaged beyond repair.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 13 May 2025
The Senate countered with a plan that included providing a sales-tax exemption on clothes and shoes valued at $75 or less.
—Jim Turner, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for value
Noun
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That means the toilet would deliver about 10 days' worth of camping use for a family of four before requiring a charge or re-bagging (assuming each person averages one bowel movement a day).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 May 2025
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Due to the sheer size of Berkshire’s equity portfolio, recently at about $275 billion worth of stock, any bet would usually have to amount to billions of dollars in order to have an effect on returns, and that could easily take months to build.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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The researchers found that the flamingos use the motion of water to their advantage, combining techniques to funnel water—and the invertebrates within it—to their mouths.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
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Build combinations for maximum impact The most powerful advantage comes from unique combinations.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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What To Know In a letter to Rubio on May 7, lawmakers stressed the importance of expanding the State Department's 2024 pilot program, which allowed certain H-1B visa holders to renew their visas without leaving the country.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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Fort Worth is at a crucial moment for growth and opportunity, Parker said, stressing the importance of leading with smart policies that ensure the city thrives into the future.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 May 2025
Verb
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An increase in both the trading and the price of gold – which has been treasured for millennia – is a long-standing reaction to instability and fear in the economy.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The sheer numbers are enormous: Americans treasure almost 90 million dogs and 74 million cats, along with fish, reptiles, birds, hamsters, gerbils, rabbits and poultry.—
Staff report,
USA Today,
6 May 2025
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The South Bear Management Unit, where Jerome is located, contains the third largest population of bears in the state, estimated at 1,044 in 2015, the organization added.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Bernie Madoff Bernie Madoff, infamous for the largest Ponzi scheme in U.S. history, lost a personal net worth estimated at $823-$826 million before his 2008 downfall.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
Noun
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The starting price for single-day Epic Universe tickets is $139 for the general public.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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While improvements in jobs and wages would likely underpin a moderate economic recovery, Akazawa said that risks remained in consumer sentiment and consumption from sustained price hikes.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
Noun
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For me, there is a clear distinction between the propaganda films of the Islamic Republic and the films that are made under the constraints of censorship.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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The report marks a stark distinction in trends before and after 1975, when toothpaste with fluoride become widely available and more commonly used.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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The era when private equity firms could simply sell portfolio companies to one another, often at inflated valuations, has quietly ended.—
Azeem Khan,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Tesla stock continues trading at approximately 140 times forward earnings—a valuation far exceeding any other automaker and even most tech giants.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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“Value.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/value. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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