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as in worth
the amount of money for which something will find a buyer
the real value of that house is close to a million dollars
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as in advantage
a quality that gives something special worth
defending the democratic system's intrinsic values
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as in importance
the relative usefulness or importance of something as judged by specific qualities
the value of a good education cannot be overstated
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as in to treasure
to hold dear
a nation that values individualism and self-reliance
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as in to estimate
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
values his stocks at $150,000 or thereabouts
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Recent Examples of value
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
The Baltimore Sun’s readers have voted Broadmead, which was founded on Quaker values in 1979, as Baltimore’s best retirement community — for the seventh year in a row.
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Mary Carole McCauley,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
KeyBanc initiates SpaceX as sector weight KeyBanc says the stock is fairly valued.
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Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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Noun
The free agent goaltender class is on the lighter side compared to the above trade options, but Florida could still find some value when the market opens on Wednesday.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
The Baltimore Sun’s readers have voted Broadmead, which was founded on Quaker values in 1979, as Baltimore’s best retirement community — for the seventh year in a row.
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Mary Carole McCauley,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Verb
Last year, it was valued at more than $4 billion, up 3% from 2024.
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Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
KeyBanc initiates SpaceX as sector weight KeyBanc says the stock is fairly valued.
—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for value
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The report draws on state-level estimates of life expectancy at age 65 (16 to 20 years, more or less, depending on the state), average retirement benefits, median net worth and expected retirement expenses.
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While Syd cares deeply about the restaurant, Richie’s entire sense of self-worth and identity is completely intertwined with it.
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Still, some experts say the lack of awareness may delay some eligible adults from taking advantage of the new coverage and getting on the treatments immediately.
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The Dodgers took full advantage of the Padres’ defensive mistakes to jump-start their offense.
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Kerigan Coates, who's studying neuroscience at the University of San Diego, received a scholarship and the inspiration to keep educating people about the importance of mental health.
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Just days after Bode's arrest, Morgan reshared two Instagram Stories from midwife Lindsey Meeheis, reminding parents about the importance of water safety to mark the 8th anniversary of Emeline's death.
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Luca and Gerardo treasure their parents' heritage with joy and dedication.
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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.
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The events are expected to draw hundreds of thousands to the city over the next two months, officials estimate.
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Orozco estimated that the nearby fire had caused sales to drop by 70% over the past week.
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Why the at-home mani pedi trend is growing Three forces are driving the shift, including DIY beauty habits that stuck after the pandemic, the rising price of salon services and a steady stream of social tutorials that make at-home nails feel achievable.
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Providing indefinite joy for the price of just one night at a hotel, this Instagram-worthy blow-up shelter is practically a portable tiny home that sets up within a few minutes.
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There's an important distinction between a role being loved by fans and a role being loved by the actress who played her, however.
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That distinction belonged to William McChesney Martin, who served from 1951 until early 1970.
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The size of the minority stake and the valuation were not disclosed, but a person familiar with the matter told CNBC the Waltons’ stake in the team and arena was 10%.
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During the first half of his temporary term as interim county executive, LeVota introduced a pair of tax policies intended to create retroactive, artificial 15% caps on the valuation increases of residential properties in the 2023 cycle, and commercial properties in the 2025 cycle.
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“Value.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/value. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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