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valued

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verb

past tense of value

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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
Maybe while men’s and women’s friendships may differ in specifics, the benefits people gain from these relationships are things that are universally valued and prioritized. Diego Guevara Beltran, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026 The slime is highly valued as an anti-inflammatory and anti-aging ingredient in certain skin care products, and snails can secrete different kinds of mucus with properties tailored to specific functions. Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026 At its peak in 2021, Airtable was valued at nearly $12 billion. Jordan Novet, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026 Forbes reported the late Fanjul was worth over $1 billion, with the family business is valued at more than $4 billion. Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026 The Qatari royal family's donation of the luxury jet valued at approximately $400 million, an unprecedented foreign gift, raised questions from some lawmakers and ethics experts. Emily Chang, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 When people feel genuinely valued, the dynamic often shifts from transactional to collaborative. M. Todd Abner, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 However, Bonta alleges that Chemours sold 100% of those insurance payouts back to its sister companies in 2025 for a lump sum of cash that was worth less than half of what the insurance was actually valued at. Susanne Rust follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 The plan to consolidate FIFA’s commercial and event operations into a new commercial subsidiary valued at $20 billion is off the table, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in a statement. Dennis Romero, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valued
Adjective
  • The Dallas Police Department says a teenager and a young girl who went missing early Wednesday have now been safely located and are being reunited with loved ones.
    Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Others utilize programs for hospice care to look after loved ones, or small-business loans to open a new storefront or hire a new employee.
    JD Vance, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2026
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
Verb
  • The number of fatal encounters between hippos and humans are not known, but are estimated at a minimum of 500 deaths each year.
    Dennis Romero, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2026
  • In December 2024, the Pentagon estimated that China’s rocket force had boosted its missile supply by 50% in the preceding four years.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • By the 1980s, only 375 pairs were counted, prompting the state to place the bird in protected status in 1983, citing habitat loss to housing development and agriculture.
    Bay City News, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Vaulted ceilings, oversized windows, and a very mid-century modern common area create a zen backdrop that will be particularly appreciated after a long drive.
    Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The lines form images of animals that can be fully appreciated only from planes or viewing towers.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Marquez’s best offering is a changeup, which one member of the organization assessed a 70-grade on the 20-80 scouting scale.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The recurring fuel and service operations can be assessed through margins, contracts, customer retention, and cash conversion.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The Inn at Langley opened in 1989, becoming a cherished getaway for guests craving a blend of island time and all-American charm, only about an hour away from Seattle.
    Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Universities must evolve into learning organizations, balancing cherished traditions with ongoing institutional renewal to remain relevant and effective in a rapidly changing world.
    David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But as the temperature hit at least 100 degrees on Friday and Saturday, not everyone enjoyed a fun day out.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Inside, left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker — who hasn’t played the position full-time since his rookie year — enjoyed one of his best practices as a Patriot.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

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“Valued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valued. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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