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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
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Their sketches and finished illustrations reveal a mature understanding of form, value, proportion, and composition.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
At a time when employees increasingly value environmental, social and governance-driven workplaces, programs like this matter.
—Patty Oconnor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The average home value is $366,612—slightly cheaper than the market in Sarasota, Tampa’s neighbor to the south.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Their sketches and finished illustrations reveal a mature understanding of form, value, proportion, and composition.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
The trend is already changing the stakes for businesses that have traditionally had no need to borrow, introducing a new layer of stakeholders, obligations, and risks that are transforming how internet companies operate and how they are valued by investors.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
At a time when employees increasingly value environmental, social and governance-driven workplaces, programs like this matter.
—Patty Oconnor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for value
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Black Mountain has successfully petitioned the city of Fort Worth to rezone more than 430 acres of land for its AI data center, with another roughly 80 acres’ worth of land headed to Zoning Commission and the City Council later this year after council members pumped the brakes.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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Billions of dollars’ worth of state-of-the-art military equipment was now in the hands of the Taliban, which suddenly found itself in possession of a sophisticated air force, advanced weaponry and Black Hawk helicopters.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Mar. 2026
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And that’s the exact advantage Mansfield Summit’s smothering defense created in the Class 5A Division II state championship.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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Joveljić, along with Stephen Afrifa, set up an insurance goal by Johnsen in the 74th minute for a 2-0 advantage.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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What readers are saying The conversation explores the impact of a holistic understanding of AI on students' learning experiences, with many participants emphasizing the importance of foundational skills before delving into AI.—
Rebecca Winthrop,
Washington Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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Raising this temperature has been of paramount importance to researchers.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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My daughters just flew their kites from last year around our yard yesterday on a blustery March day, and the giggles were a sound and sight to treasure.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2026
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Among the many things to treasure about living in North Texas are the beautiful parks and trails residents can visit throughout the year.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority estimates about 6,290 RVs are being used as makeshift dwellings across the county.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The war continued to escalate on its 13th day as oil prices spiraled up again to $100 per barrel, and stocks sank worldwide over fears that the conflict could drag on longer than hoped.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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But according to the California Energy Commission, only about 6% of the price of retail gasoline in the state is attributable to the cap-and-invest program, while nearly 37% comes from the cost of crude oil.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Just this month, England’s Northern Ballet premiered Gentleman Jack, which has the extremely rare distinction of being full-length ballet with a lesbian protagonist.—
Chloe Angyal,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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That distinction belongs to a 2003 Ferrari Enzo.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2026
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Worth $9 billion, the team becomes only the tenth sports franchise — and the only MLB franchise — to boast a valuation that large.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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Team valuations are soaring Sportico released its 2026 valuations for the NWSL last week, and Angel City leads the way at $335 million.—
Molly Geary,
Sportico.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Value.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/value. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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