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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
Stuart James, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts quipped before the game that the 35-year-old veteran first baseman had begun to understand the value of an off day as he’s dealt with discomfort in his ankle this season.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
This week provided another stark example, this time showing us the difference between valuing federal prosecutors who feel a duty to uphold the law, versus political hacks who feel only fealty to Trump.
—Chris Brennan, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Noun
Now, though, he was led away as an international drug smuggler who had tried to bring 60 kilograms (132lb) of cannabis, with a street value of £600,000 ($815,000) into England, duping his girlfriend into being one of his couriers.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts quipped before the game that the 35-year-old veteran first baseman had begun to understand the value of an off day as he’s dealt with discomfort in his ankle this season.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Verb
Guitar Jimmy likely values the Knicks president’s strategy.
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
This week provided another stark example, this time showing us the difference between valuing federal prosecutors who feel a duty to uphold the law, versus political hacks who feel only fealty to Trump.
—Chris Brennan, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for value
Noun
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Each of 75 winners will get 12 months of deals including free meals, breakfast items and shakes – about $480 worth of deals.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Last week Google cofounder Sergey Brin gave away $700 million worth of Alphabet shares.—
Phoebe Liu,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Sam Bennett, who scored twice in Florida’s Game 1 loss, capitalized on the man advantage with the game’s first goal.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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Even among guards, the ability for a taller player to see over the defense can be an advantage when making reads.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
6 June 2025
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Given the importance of timely loc upkeep, clients may feel pressured to accept whatever slot is offered, even at unusual hours.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Nevertheless, the intersection of these two fields is growing in importance and deserves serious attention from business leaders, engineers and investors.—
Paul Lipman,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Elephants, a symbol of royalty and strength in Thai culture, are greatly treasured by its people.—
Chelsea Chan,
NBC news,
5 June 2025
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The palpable joy of the festival weekend feeds the soul as well as the mind and Calabash will continue to be treasured for providing that space.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The University of Arizona estimated that roughly 2,500 to 3,000 wild mountain lions are living in the state.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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In May 2022 — three years ago — Caltrans estimated that the project would cost $433 million, meaning that in addition to falling behind schedule, the cost has gone up by about $96 million in that time.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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With grocery store prices continuing to climb, more Americans are looking for ways to cut food costs.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
27 May 2025
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Tickets can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times and price vary by state.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2025
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Those 30-something passengers represented a surprising demographic distinction for this city mainly known for its long winters, spicy chicken wings and proximity to one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in the country.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Dylan’s detention has also drawn the condemnation of New York’s governor, who at an unrelated press conference Thursday in Hell’s Kitchen made a distinction between assisting in the removal of people who have been accused of crimes and separating families.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2025
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Although earnings growth has been remarkable, valuation multiples present a more conservative picture: the trailing P/E ratio rose to 11x in 2024 but has since decreased to 8x, despite improved fundamentals—reflecting investor concerns regarding sustainability and external risks.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Two months later, SoftBank led a $40 billion investment in OpenAI at a $300 billion valuation.—
Kate Rooney,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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“Value.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/value. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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