valued 1 of 2

adjective

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as in loved

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verb

past tense of value
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
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
Roh had asked for the assets to be valued based on a different date in the divorce proceedings in 2026, then worth significantly more. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 24 July 2026 Kalshi, which the president’s son also advises, was valued at $22 billion in May after its trading volume more than tripled. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 24 July 2026 Both companies, which are each valued at nearly $1 trillion, are gearing up for potentially massive initial public offerings that could land as soon as this year. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 24 July 2026 Experience and professional judgment may be becoming more highly valued. — Felysha Walker, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026 One day before SpaceX priced the largest IPO in history—a $75 billion raise that valued Elon Musk’s rocket-and-AI conglomerate near $2 trillion—MSCI ESG Research handed the company a CCC rating. — Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 The global market for vitamin gummies has exploded in recent years, valued at nearly $9 billion in 2025 and predicted to double by 2033. — Cat Rainsford, Popular Science, 23 July 2026 The global warehouse automation market is now valued at nearly $30 billion and is expected to roughly double by 2030. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 The company is already valued at $852 billion and approaching the $1 trillion range. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 17 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valued
  1. loved
  2. treasured
  3. estimated
  4. protected
  5. appreciated
  6. assessed
  7. cherished
  8. enjoyed
Adjective
  • Following the funeral and vigil, the military will offer support for her loved ones, along with Legion Post 597 based in Carrollton.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • Her concerns were ultimately met with support from her loved ones.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
Definition of loved
Verb
  • The Ritz-Carlton is the gold standard of hospitality, and Merit’s formulas are treasured among A-listers like Martha Stewart and Katie Holmes for good reason.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 22 July 2026
  • The question of cultural appropriation Cultural appropriation is generally defined as when people from a dominant culture adopt or exploit a cultural practice that is treasured by another culture, without properly understanding the history or context of that practice.
    — Jeremy David Engels, The Conversation, 23 June 2026
Definition of treasured
Verb
  • In this case, less capacity for DRAM chips is translating into component shortages and sudden price increases with prices estimated to have roughly doubled in Q1 2026.
    — Srikanth Jagabathula, Fortune, 24 July 2026
  • This growing trend, influenced by the widespread adoption of GLP-1s and a black market estimated at $1-3 billion, reflects leaders' dual pursuit of agency and leverage.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of estimated
Adjective
  • For example, Paris has an aesthetic aversion to window units and rooftop HVAC systems, which helps explain why installing air-conditioning typically requires special permission from authorities, especially in protected or historic areas.
    — Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
  • Most of them encrypted files in non-protected folders, anywhere from a handful to 24,000.
    — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026
Definition of protected
Verb
  • Your charitable involvement with friends or groups will be appreciated.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 20 July 2026
  • While the non-prerecorded vocals were appreciated, his ballad felt oddly shoehorned into what was otherwise a vigorous, energetic halftime.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 19 July 2026
Definition of appreciated
Verb
  • Young striker Jayden Danns needs to be assessed after feeling discomfort in his hamstring last week, while Kaide Gordon and Owen Beck are still undergoing rehab following injuries.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Moreover, the State Department did not consider Israel’s months-long pattern of obstructing aid; the department only assessed the volume of aid flowing when the report was being finalized.
    — David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Definition of assessed
Adjective
  • Shadow is a calm, gentle husky, a nice girl who will become a cherished member of any family.
    — Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 18 July 2026
  • In the aftermath, the community lost its most cherished annual affair and both COVID and rising insurance rates made bringing the festival back a longshot.
    — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 17 July 2026
Definition of cherished
Verb
  • Root actually enjoyed being back in charge at the Oval last month even though he was dealt the toughest of hands having to lead a side against New Zealand that included three Test debutants and two other players with only one appearance each.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • The South Florida fruits are mostly enjoyed fresh by home gardeners, but they’ve also been baked into French fries — and even turned into vodka.
    — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Definition of enjoyed

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