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verb

Synonym Chooser

How is the word value different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of value are appreciate, cherish, prize, and treasure. While all these words mean "to hold in high estimation," value implies rating a thing highly for its intrinsic worth.

values our friendship

When might appreciate be a better fit than value?

While the synonyms appreciate and value are close in meaning, appreciate often connotes sufficient understanding to enjoy or admire a thing's excellence.

appreciates fine wine

When is it sensible to use cherish instead of value?

The meanings of cherish and value largely overlap; however, cherish implies a special love and care for something.

cherishes her children above all

Where would prize be a reasonable alternative to value?

While in some cases nearly identical to value, prize implies taking a deep pride in something one possesses.

Americans prize their freedom

When can treasure be used instead of value?

The synonyms treasure and value are sometimes interchangeable, but treasure emphasizes jealously safeguarding something considered precious.

a treasured memento

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of value
Noun
Plus is a great value tablet (now under $100) with features like wireless charging and Alexa support. Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 24 May 2025 In recent years, property taxes have climbed because of rising home values and tax rates. Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 24 May 2025
Verb
Guitar Jimmy likely values the Knicks president’s strategy. Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025 This week provided another stark example, this time showing us the difference between valuing federal prosecutors who feel a duty to uphold the law, versus political hacks who feel only fealty to Trump. Chris Brennan, USA Today, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for value
Recent Examples of Synonyms for value
Noun
  • Each of 75 winners will get 12 months of deals including free meals, breakfast items and shakes – about $480 worth of deals.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 27 May 2025
  • Last week Google cofounder Sergey Brin gave away $700 million worth of Alphabet shares.
    Phoebe Liu, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Noun
  • Pone hit a sacrifice fly to put Ole Miss up 5-4, Mackenzie Pickens hit and RBI single in the fifth for a two-run advantage and Brady sent a solo home run to left-center field in the seventh to set the final score.
    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 26 May 2025
  • In this context, the real advantage lies not simply in exporting more whisky but in embedding British spirits—Scotch and otherwise—within a broader consumer and distribution ecosystem.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Noun
  • Nevertheless, the intersection of these two fields is growing in importance and deserves serious attention from business leaders, engineers and investors.
    Paul Lipman, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
  • Given the importance of timely loc upkeep, clients may feel pressured to accept whatever slot is offered, even at unusual hours.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Verb
  • That daily visit earns Wendy fresh milk and cheese, while Anita’s chickens occasionally provide eggs — tiny, but treasured.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 22 May 2025
  • The group won the 2024 Mercury Prize with debut album This Could Be Texas, and proved how the U.K.’s grassroots scene is continually producing stellar acts, and why it must be protected and treasured.
    Thomas Smith, Billboard, 19 May 2025
Verb
  • But those modest provisions, frequently touted by Republicans, aren't estimated to produce any savings.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 June 2025
  • Consensus estimates project earnings of $0.66 per share on revenues of $527.5 million.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • Feeding your family is more expensive than ever with grocery prices expected to increase again in 2025.
    Sherri Gordon, Parents, 27 May 2025
  • Making these changes permanent and building on them would offer a vital lifeline to affordable housing operators facing rising insurance prices and flat revenues.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Noun
  • Those 30-something passengers represented a surprising demographic distinction for this city mainly known for its long winters, spicy chicken wings and proximity to one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in the country.
    David Allan, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
  • Dylan’s detention has also drawn the condemnation of New York’s governor, who at an unrelated press conference Thursday in Hell’s Kitchen made a distinction between assisting in the removal of people who have been accused of crimes and separating families.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • Although earnings growth has been remarkable, valuation multiples present a more conservative picture: the trailing P/E ratio rose to 11x in 2024 but has since decreased to 8x, despite improved fundamentals—reflecting investor concerns regarding sustainability and external risks.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • Two months later, SoftBank led a $40 billion investment in OpenAI at a $300 billion valuation.
    Kate Rooney,Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 29 May 2025

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“Value.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/value. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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