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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However, his Patek Philippe Nautilus, which was gifted from his father and was worth £120,000,, was his most treasured.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
20 Jan. 2026
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But the declining population of sparrows, seeds, butterflies and wildflowers that Peg has long treasured are just part of the increasingly bleak situation in her rural Wisconsin community.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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The velocity and scale of products have equated to larger gains and a healthier balance sheet, By 2025, revenues reported by Reuters were estimated in the high eight figures, losses had narrowed, and analysts were speculating on a future deal valuing the business at $700million.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Spencer's brother-in-law Rob Misleh tells PEOPLE the family estimated there were more than a thousand people who gathered to pay their respect to the Tepes.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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All the villas are secluded, surrounded by trees, well back from the main path and removed from the beach, so the lights don’t disorient the protected sea turtles.—
Kim Foley MacKinnon,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Representatives from the developer said on Monday that the city's ordinance did not list the blacksmith shop as a protected landmark and that demolition is in the best interest of the community.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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In the last year gold has appreciated 75% to the lofty level of $4,053 per ounce.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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The crews' work was noticed and appreciated.—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Double drill Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas enjoyed a sublime stretch in the first half to help the Hogs build their largest lead of 20 points.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
21 Jan. 2026
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The resort’s many restaurants include Basalt, which serves refined steakhouse fare with cuts sourced from Utah ranches, while the convivial 20th Hole pairs burgers with wildly over-the-top milkshakes that are best enjoyed between rounds on the golf simulators.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Valued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valued. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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