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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
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 10 May 2026
Think open hiking trails, relaxing inns at a more attainable value, and cool mornings with warm afternoons.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
One defendant is accused of assuming the identity of at least four residents in Maryland with the fraudulent intent to obtain payments valued at over $1,500 that were disbursed from the state’s Medicaid program.
—Brendan Nordstrom, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026
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Noun
Meanwhile, cheaper intermediary goods from China helped boost manufacturing productivity, resulting in a 50% increase in real manufacturing value added from 2001 to 2024.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 10 May 2026
Think open hiking trails, relaxing inns at a more attainable value, and cool mornings with warm afternoons.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Verb
Bungalows sit alongside vintage shops, dive bars and farm-to-table restaurants, attracting a crowd that values walkability and personality over uniformity.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
One defendant is accused of assuming the identity of at least four residents in Maryland with the fraudulent intent to obtain payments valued at over $1,500 that were disbursed from the state’s Medicaid program.
—Brendan Nordstrom, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for value
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Social Security benefits that are deposited electronically into a bank account, for example, receive automatic protection for up to two months' worth of benefits from most private creditors.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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The rapid rise of AI, while technologically dazzling, has prompted widespread anxieties on multiple fronts, including job security, human worth and potential misuse by malevolent actors looking to commit fraud, spread disinformation or foment hate.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Turn back the tape just a few weeks ago, to when the Five Stripes relinquished a 1-0 advantage in the final stretch to lose at home 2-1.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
10 May 2026
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Blackwood made the initial stop, but Faber was there at the edge of the crease and the puck went off the Minnesota defenseman’s body and into the net to restore the three-goal advantage.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Palmer’s shot is well blocked by Marc Guehi — which underlines the importance of their decision-making in these moments.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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From 1949 to 1987, the Federal Communications Commission held radio and television stations to a standard requiring them to air opposing sides of public issues of importance, a policy known as the fairness doctrine.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Warming, comforting, and hearty, this beef stew is a recipe to treasure forever.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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Young people continue discovering him for the first time, while those who loved him from the beginning still treasure the man and his music.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Historians estimate that about 52% of Revolutionary-era Williamsburg was Black.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Morgan Stanley estimated that spending on AI infrastructure could exceed $3 trillion in the next two years.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Multiple studies in 2024–26 have ranked San Jose as the least affordable housing market in the United States, based on comparisons of home prices to local incomes.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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On Thursday, a tipster sent us a copy of a similar bulletin drafted by Nissan in anticipation of a similar supply crunch—and an accompanying price hike for service departments.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
15 May 2026
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This heroically eccentric diner draws no distinction between vegetarianism and hedonism.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The settlement is also intended to maintain a credible distinction between college and pro sports.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2026
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The median valuation multiple for public SaaS companies has fallen from pandemic highs of over eighteen times revenue to less than five times today.—
Marc Joffe,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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The firm says its thesis on the cruise company has played out, with the company trading at a rich valuation relative to its peers.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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“Value.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/value. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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