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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
Monish Verma, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Ellison was second in Forbes' real-time billionaires list on Sept. 10, with a wealth value of $391.1 billion, behind Musk's $440.5 billion.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
For employers, keeping in touch shows new hires that they’re valued and prevents the silence that can quickly erode excitement about a role.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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Noun
When those values are in place, the eventual disclosure of figures is less likely to derail motivation.
—Monish Verma, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Ellison was second in Forbes' real-time billionaires list on Sept. 10, with a wealth value of $391.1 billion, behind Musk's $440.5 billion.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
According to a new appraisal by Morningstar, cited in the San Francisco Chronicle, the San Francisco Centre at 865 Market Street was most recently valued at $195 million, down 25 percent compared to August of last year and over $1 billion below its 2016 valuation.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
For employers, keeping in touch shows new hires that they’re valued and prevents the silence that can quickly erode excitement about a role.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for value
Noun
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Since 2022, the UK government has bought more than $350 million-worth of the company’s AR3 surveillance drones to send to Ukraine.—
Vasco Cotovio,
CNN Money,
21 Sep. 2025
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The equinox brings focus to your stability and finances, and your sense of self-worth is no exception.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
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At stake is the Supporters’ Shield for the league’s best overall record, home-field advantage in the playoffs and a berth in the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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All right, maybe not everything, but investors have been blessed with an abundance of advantages and good fundamental fortune, along with the policy help the market both hoped for and expected.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
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In 1987, the FCC also abolished the fairness doctrine, which required broadcasters to provide differing viewpoints when covering issues of public importance.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Federal Aviation Administration asked airlines to evaluate their safety messages to passengers and emphasize the importance of leaving belongings behind in an evacuation.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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China’s example can remind Americans to treasure their country’s pluralism, Wang suggests, while also teaching them something about how to build.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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The line’s latest fall drop is full of the very accessories that Gaines treasures most.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Andrew Eccles/Disney Alix Earle has quickly become one of the most influential digital creators of her generation, with her net worth estimated between $6 million and $20 million.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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For those in the 22% tax bracket, having that amount forgiven would trigger a tax burden of more than $12,000, Kantrowitz estimated.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Expect to pay between $200 to $500 for a car and the price will be a bit more for trucks, vans and SUVs.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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On Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, in Fremont in August 2022, a 1,866-square-foot home was sold for $2,440,000, a price per square foot of $1,308.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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The 6-foot-1, 300-pound lineman has earned several academic distinctions, including placement on the UNLV Dean’s Honor List and the Academic All-Mountain West Team.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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And this distinction between the living and dead elements of production applies as much to the work of plantation slaves as to that of wage earners.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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And while there is a tremendous amount of uncertainty about the path forward for the economy, stocks are trading at historically expensive valuations.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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Regulatory positioning across virtually all sectors has become a core determinant of valuation, scalability, and exit readiness.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Value.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/value. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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