VALUED Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of valued

as in loved

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verb

past tense of value

as in treasured

to hold dear a nation that values individualism and self-reliance

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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

Adjective

As automation within organizations increases, human connection will become more valued and unique, enabling companies who use it wisely to gain a competitive advantage. — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021

Verb

At the top end of the price range, Jio Platforms is valued at around $108 billion, much lower than previously expected. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 The study found that nearly 70,000 visitors came to the White River in a year and that the river's total economic impact was valued at $20 million. — CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 During a daytime heist that took place almost exactly one year ago, in October 2025, thieves stole million in French crown jewels collectively valued at $102 million, some of which have still not been recovered. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 Candle Media acquired Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, which produces series like Big Little Lies and The Morning Show, in a deal valued at $900 million in 2021. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026 An American passport has, for generations, been not just a peaceable visa but a kind of holy grail—a thing valued above all other official documents. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2026 The deal is valued at about US$110 billion including debt, and Skydance expects to cut at least $6 billion in costs within three years. — Seth Ashley, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2026 Whitelead in paints was valued for its opacity and ability to form a smooth finish wherever it was applied. — Wendy S. Walters, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026 Considered the most expensive work in the world at the time of its creation, the book was valued at 2 million francs (about $408,000 in 1961 dollars); today it is considered a French heritage treasure, its value estimated at several million euros. — News Desk, Artforum, 7 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for valued

Adjective

Friends and loved ones are mourning the man who fell to his death Monday while riding a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.

— Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Win or lose, a candidate’s campaign will consume their life and their loved ones’; a victory guarantees their life will change forever.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of loved

Verb

After a brief stint in the transfer portal in January, the former Hawklet stayed in Ann Arbor where his length (6-7, 310) and power in the run game are treasured.

— PJ Green September 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
But sometimes, that’s the type of unassuming restaurant treasured most by loyal customers.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of treasured

Adjective

Eco effort Because Kanai is a protected area, eco efforts are top of mind.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
The result is a more efficient propulsion system that delivers greater range and energy, enabling engagement of highly maneuverable aerial threats at safer distances from protected forces.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of protected

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Tyson, a student of boxing history, surely would have appreciated a deeper discussion of the role of the Black heavyweight champion in culture.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
While allowing red fuel isn't going to solve all problems, as mentioned here previously, the temporary diesel policy is appreciated by diesel users.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of appreciated

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WalletHub assessed hundreds of colleges and universities based on their graduation rates, post-attendance salaries, safety, and more.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Diversifying suppliers can help, but each alternative needs to be assessed for its actual cost and operational implications.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of assessed

Adjective

For much of her early life, that single question was the most precious gift Laura had ever been given—more cherished than her Barbies or her Baby Alive or her Sunshine family dolls.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
The couple have not missed any of his previous six challenges, and Cath has presented him with a cherished painting for every one.

— Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of cherished

Verb

The luxury property is located along Mexico's Riviera Nayarit coast, where the women enjoyed beach outings and spa treatments.

— Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Her cart included a Wegmans strawberry shortcake that her family in New York enjoyed during the holidays.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026