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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
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
The Baltimore Sun’s readers have voted Broadmead, which was founded on Quaker values in 1979, as Baltimore’s best retirement community — for the seventh year in a row.
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Mary Carole McCauley,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
KeyBanc initiates SpaceX as sector weight KeyBanc says the stock is fairly valued.
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Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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The free agent goaltender class is on the lighter side compared to the above trade options, but Florida could still find some value when the market opens on Wednesday.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
The Baltimore Sun’s readers have voted Broadmead, which was founded on Quaker values in 1979, as Baltimore’s best retirement community — for the seventh year in a row.
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Mary Carole McCauley,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Verb
Last year, it was valued at more than $4 billion, up 3% from 2024.
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Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
KeyBanc initiates SpaceX as sector weight KeyBanc says the stock is fairly valued.
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Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for value
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The nonpartisan watchdog group Taxpayers for Common Sense has questioned both the huge amounts of money for the wall-building and whether taxpayers are getting their money's worth.
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Chesnot | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer.
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Still, some experts say the lack of awareness may delay some eligible adults from taking advantage of the new coverage and getting on the treatments immediately.
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The Dodgers took full advantage of the Padres’ defensive mistakes to jump-start their offense.
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Kerigan Coates, who's studying neuroscience at the University of San Diego, received a scholarship and the inspiration to keep educating people about the importance of mental health.
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Just days after Bode's arrest, Morgan reshared two Instagram Stories from midwife Lindsey Meeheis, reminding parents about the importance of water safety to mark the 8th anniversary of Emeline's death.
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Luca and Gerardo treasure their parents' heritage with joy and dedication.
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The question of cultural appropriation Cultural appropriation is generally defined as when people from a dominant culture adopt or exploit a cultural practice that is treasured by another culture, without properly understanding the history or context of that practice.
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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
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People magazine at the time estimated the wedding cost $1 million and noted the event included four bands and a fireworks show.
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Buyers purchasing a new or used EV from a company with headquarters in California can claim the discount regardless of the vehicle price.
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Don’t be fooled by their jaw-dropping price; the flats boast a luxe look thanks to their low profile and—of course—glove silhouette.
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The film carries a further distinction as one of the first war features shot entirely in Bali.
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It is earned through transparency, verification, and a clear distinction between fact, inference, and speculation.
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Weaker global markets, which have impacted tech stock valuations, and the turbulent performance of SpaceX’s recent massive IPO were among the top concerns cited by insiders who have made the case that patience is a virtue.
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This framework is grounded in my research on billion-dollar entrepreneurs — founders who started ventures and remained in leadership until those ventures exceeded $1 billion in both sales and valuation.
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“Value.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/value. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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