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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
Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Teens need to know which family rules and values are non-negotiable and which are flexible.
—Dorian Johnson, Parents, 1 Feb. 2026
Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
The startup is currently valued at $350 billion, suggesting Zoom could see a return of roughly 78 times its investment, the analysts said.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Specifically, the report sought to find the places where travelers can find the greatest value for their money on a wellness holiday.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Teens need to know which family rules and values are non-negotiable and which are flexible.
—Dorian Johnson, Parents, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
The makeup brand, founded in 2015, was valued at $1 billion only eight years ago after an investment from French private equity firm Eurazeo.
—Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
The startup is currently valued at $350 billion, suggesting Zoom could see a return of roughly 78 times its investment, the analysts said.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for value
Noun
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The Los Angeles Times reported that some festival-goers were purchasing $600 to $750 worth of apparel each.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty Images Tesla sold $430 million worth of its giant backup batteries called Megapacks to xAI, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, in 2025, according to a filing on Thursday.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Cougars finished with four turnovers and held a 26-8 advantage in points in the paint.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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Columbus blanked the Blackhawks on their two power-play chances, running their string of futility to 26 man-advantages and 10 games without a goal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Despite knowing its importance, two-thirds of people never negotiate their compensation—a decision that costs individuals roughly $1 million over their careers.—
Kwame Christian Esq,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The purpose of this new event is to emphasize the importance of winter on bourbon development.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While dingoes are treasured, they’re also acknowledged as dangerous.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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However, his Patek Philippe Nautilus, which was gifted from his father and was worth £120,000,, was his most treasured.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
20 Jan. 2026
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Researchers estimated that about 75% of this higher risk was explained by other LE8 factors, rather than sleep timing alone.—
Dr. Joseph Wendt,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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There are estimated to be 80,000 of us in the city.—
Katherine Packert Burke,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Yasser Al-zayyat | Afp | Getty Images Gold and silver prices fell Friday, after hitting record highs a day earlier, as investors book profits after a record-breaking rally this year.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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And Comcast has trimmed some of its internet package prices to better compete.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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The distinction is semantic, not economic.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Yeah, so the law has this long-standing distinction between what the lawyers would call prospective relief and retrospective relief.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Analyst Mark Schappel acknowledged in a note to clients that, while there is investor skepticism around Palantir due to fears of an artificial intelligence bubble and valuation worries, the company remains in strong condition.—
Davis Giangiulio,Christopher Hayes,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Current Movements in the Bitcoin Price From November 10 to December 1, Bitcoin fell from a valuation of about $106,000 to a low of under $85,000.—
Jason Phillips,
Ascend Agency,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Value.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/value. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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