1
as in treasured
to hold dear
a nation that values individualism and self-reliance
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2
as in estimated
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
values his stocks at $150,000 or thereabouts
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Recent Examples of valued
Pamela Kan, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022
This especially applies to their most valued and essential employees.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Dec. 2021
Bloomberg, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
This card’s value is nowhere near the original price, but it’s still valued at $583,629 by Card Ladder.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Providing a customer signature experience means a valued and distinctive experience for your customers based on the foundational elements of expert guidance, confidence in the project schedule and appreciation of their business.
—Pamela Kan, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022
This especially applies to their most valued and essential employees.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Dec. 2021
Verb
The company was valued at about $15 billion in a 2021 funding round led by Dragoneer Investment Group, a Discord spokesperson said at the time.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
This card’s value is nowhere near the original price, but it’s still valued at $583,629 by Card Ladder.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valued
Adjective
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The man says his loved one was pro-government.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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Families with loved ones in prison gathered for a third consecutive day Saturday outside prisons in Caracas and other communities, hoping to learn of a possible release.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Fortune,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There’s a broad consensus among them that these Baroque-era jewels are heirlooms to be treasured and gently ushered into the modern world without ripping out their soul.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Leeds United fans would have treasured a win over Manchester United more than any other this season and Sunday’s clash at Elland Road was undoubtedly a great opportunity.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Federal prosecutors have estimated Medicaid fraud alone may have reached billions of dollars in recent years.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
15 Jan. 2026
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Defensive tackle Poona Ford (elbow) was estimated as a limited participant on Wednesday.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Local companies offer half- and full-day excursions to the island and its protected ecosystem.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
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By choosing a jurisdiction with strict privacy laws and tougher limits on photographing children, Clooney is effectively arbitraging legal regimes the way multinational corporations arbitrage tax codes—only here the protected asset is family life, not corporate profit.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Johnson's raw emotion was appreciated by the players after the massive playoff win.—
Jori Parys,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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In the fall, Grigg says donations of warm layers, boots, and cozy home goods are always appreciated.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Byrne's team assessed the potential for tectonic activity on Europa's seafloor with a new model that factored in stresses from gravitational tides incurred by Jupiter, the long-term contraction of the moon as its interior gradually cools and the convection of heat energy through the mantle.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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It is thought the United States was notified before its first use in late 2024, to ensure it was not mistakenly assessed to be a nuclear launch.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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History buffs can come learn more about the most cherished collections on display, such as glowing minerals.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Atlanta will be a cherished checkpoint for fans of what might be college football’s all-time most remarkable tale.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Shapiro has enjoyed robust public approval ratings and carries a reputation as a disciplined messenger and powerhouse fundraiser.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Yates subsequently joined the San Diego Padres and enjoyed the longest sustained success of his career before bouncing to Atlanta, Texas and the Dodgers over the past three seasons.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Valued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valued. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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