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

In July, financial services platform Stripe and private equity firm Advent International made a takeover offer valued at more than $50 billion, but are said to have abandoned their pursuit, according to Bloomberg. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Everyone’s voice is valued, standards have risen on and off the field, and all matches are monitored and recorded in such a way that Dean would not have dared to try to play the class clown. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Investigators also found Chavez-DeRemer did not report the tickets, valued at approximately $100 a piece, as she was required to do, despite having completed ethics training explaining government policy on accepting gifts. — Andrea Hsu, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026 Currently, the forthcoming Atlanta NWSL club holds that record with a deal valued at $4 million. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026 Hugging Face turned down a $500 million investment from Nvidia last year that would have valued it at $7 billion, wanting to keep its independence, according to a report from the Financial Times. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 Two trailer truckloads of the famously creamy dark beer valued at 115,000 pounds ($155,000) were stolen from a depot near Liverpool in northwest England, the Cheshire Constabulary said Thursday. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 The gap between earnings revisions and the stock's percentage increase Wednesday is wide, suggesting shares got cheaper when valued against full-year fiscal 2027 numbers. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 King and his group have provided that support (valued at around $25,000 per student) plus mentors and life-success training for 189 students since 2014. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for valued

Adjective

Our hearts are with Carla’s family and loved ones during this devastating time.

— Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
An environmental consultant, Sorensen, 60, was deeply spiritual — conscious of and connected to the Earth, and her loved ones, in many ways.

— Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of loved

Verb

Nearly 6,000 homeless people could be forced to move when security officials impose expansive security perimeters in advance of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, researchers estimated in a new study.

— James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Employees at the garden, which is in its 60th year, estimated Dolly only had a couple a few months before reaching the natural conclusion of her life as a plant.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of estimated

Verb

Several areas in the park also are closed, as damage is assessed, and the park service encouraged visitors to check closures before arriving.

— Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
The investigation took two years and involved building a statistical model that assessed nearly every county in the country.

— Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of assessed

Adjective

The cherished cult classic from 1985 is an ideal showcase for Curry’s impeccable physical humor and timing.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
With the gym restored, Gallatin Shalom Zone plans to double enrollment in its youth programs and introduce new sports leagues to keep children active and engaged year-round, while also preserving a cherished local landmark.

— Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of cherished

Verb

For hundreds of thousands of years, our species has enjoyed the warmth and protection of a good fire before bedtime.

— Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
During their weeks-long hiatus, Navarro enjoyed vacationing with loved ones, while Goldberg shared clips of her attending art shows across Europe.

— Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026