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
Marie Helweg-Larsen, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
Goodman, who died earlier this year at the age of ninety-seven, left behind a trove of artworks collectively valued at some $65 million.
—News Desk, Artforum, 10 Apr. 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
Respondents across the political spectrum valued personal freedom and informed individual choice more highly than protecting children.
—Marie Helweg-Larsen, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
Goodman, who died earlier this year at the age of ninety-seven, left behind a trove of artworks collectively valued at some $65 million.
—News Desk, Artforum, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valued
Adjective
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Nastiness can be framed as a function of mourning a loved one, as with Dorinda’s rants on RHONY; or despair over personal crises, as with RHOC star Shannon Beador’s DUI and car crash.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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For those with loved ones still in Iran, this pause doesn't bring them any peace.—
Ubah Ali
April 7,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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It'll always be studied, stared at, written about and treasured.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Bernthal may have started as Moss-Bachrach's unknown understudy, but now, the playing fields are level — and it's certainly not lost on either star that reaching such a milestone in one's career with one of their closest friends is something to be treasured.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Officials have estimated 500,000 to 700,000 people will come to Pittsburgh for the draft.—
John Shumway,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Counsell estimated Thornton, 32, is about a week away from getting into Triple-A games.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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If your income comes primarily from protected sources like Social Security or disability benefits, a court judgment may pose little immediate threat.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Surgeon General's office, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are banned for 10 years from wielding legal, regulatory or economic pressure to persuade the platforms to remove protected speech.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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And Matarazzo soon appreciated a relatively last-minute rewrite that Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney (BriTANIck) did to deprioritize the romantic pursuits of Jack and Montgomery.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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Transportation is convenient, dining is elevated, and the extra square footage is appreciated, but none of those things fundamentally change your trip.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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The lender’s comments in its latest earnings report comes amid a broader dispute between African lenders and Western credit rating agencies over how African risk is assessed and priced.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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That included double technicals assessed to Charlotte’s Miller and Detroit’s Robinson after Miller landed on Robinson and Robinson shoved him away after Miller’s dunk less than two minutes into the game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Even the cherished daughters of the most powerful men in Gilead aren’t safe from state violence.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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Donating formalwear helps others create cherished memories while freeing up space in your closet for new beginnings.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The talk was also enjoyed by non-Jewish residents of Eskaton such as Bert Donlon.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Survivors and teens from B’nai Torah’s Mirochnick Religious School enjoyed a special breakfast followed by a procession of the survivors, liberators and their descendants.—
Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Valued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valued. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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