values 1 of 2

plural of value
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as in prices
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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values

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of value

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Recent Examples of values
Noun
The rental company said testing has reduced its rental income and may negatively impact property values. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 Nov. 2026 Yet the Willamette Valley—long the pantry of Portland—is now staking its own culinary claim, with a food scene rooted in the sustainability-minded, farm-first values that have long defined Oregon. — Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2026 This bill also supports empowering our communities to select vendors that reflect public values like equity, sustainability, and ethical labor practices. — Henry Garrido, New York Daily News, 14 Nov. 2026 While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, as every family has its own values and expectations, open and honest conversations are essential. — Micki Meyer, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2026 At Unity, which has been around since 1926, diversity and acceptance are a part of the group’s core values. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026 Kennedy has brought those values to the Bruins, working alongside head coach Bob Chesney preaching success starts with putting others first. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026 The analyst expects a more disciplined promotional strategy to lift order values and same-store sales in 2027. — Ananya Chetia,fred Imbert, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2026 Spanning family drama, wartime narratives, animation and documentary, the lineup reflected the diverse genre appeal and high production values of contemporary Chinese cinema. — Partner Content, Variety, 13 Nov. 2026
Verb
Your support demonstrates how deeply our community values strong public schools. — Clinton McCracken, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026 The New York Times is closing in on deal to acquire the film-logging social media platform, which values the company at $330 million. — J. Kim Murphy, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026 Liberalism values intellectual diversity and believes that exposing people to competing ideas is essential to developing informed opinions. — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 5 Nov. 2026 The value of consistency The one thing Hale probably values most is the consistent practice of protecting, cleansing and moisturizing your skin. — Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 Friday is astonished to realize Ultron sees himself as Vision’s father and values his good opinion. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026 Lumentum , Marvell Technology — Shares of Marvell ticked 3% higher, while Lumentum rose 2% before being halted, after the former agreed to acquire the latter company in an all-stock deal that values Lumentum at $115 billion . — Sarah Min, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026 This is the signature of a player who values the weight of every minute spent on the court. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 DoorDash could finalize its acquisition of Instacart as soon as this week in a deal that values Instacart at around $17 billion, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for values
Noun
  • The practice involves offering different prices to customers purchasing identical goods or services.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Secondary-market ticket prices for Sunday’s game have more than doubled at Vivid Seats since news broke of the trade and Mendoza’s elevation.
    — Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Recognize Different Events Require Different Support A big part of the nuances of workplace expectations around personal circumstances is making finer distinctions between them.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
  • For the unfortunate crew of the Wild Blue Yonder, those distinctions could mean the difference between survival and utter disaster.
    — Alix Freckelton, Space.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Nana’s famous apple pie recipe deserves to be passed on, so this personalized board is a sweet gift for the family cook who treasures old traditions.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Ellison treasures loyalty above all else.
    — Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Furthermore, the institute estimates that a 5% reduction could save roughly one metric ton of fuel per day on a tanker of this size.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
  • The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) estimates that a 22% cut would cost a typical dual-income couple retiring in 2033 about $16,900 a year.
    — Lena Borrelli, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The stock rout of the past 24 hours may have wiped billions from the net worths of the world’s wealthiest people.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Under the initiative, a one-time five percent tax would’ve been imposed on the state’s 200-ish billionaires with net worths above $1 billion.
    — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Its main virtues for gluten-free eaters are a dedicated fryer and incredibly good french fries—available as a stand-alone side or, even better, as part of steak frites.
    — Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Fans and filmmaker alike might benefit from remembering these virtues as well.
    — The Conversation, The Conversation, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The specific references to the music of the ’50s and ’60s that Fagen so dearly loves highlight a central tension in his work.
    — Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Luckily, Pottery Barn’s plaid shop is packed with festive decor that captures the same nostalgic charm my mom loves.
    — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The rules would apply if government testing finds the drug fails quality standards for impurities ‌or sterility, the amount of active ingredient, or dissolution, which assesses how the drug releases that ingredient.
    — Ed Silverman, STAT, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The Met had failed to act on a tip-off and was unable to locate the original letter, which was addressed to its Fixated Threat Assessment Centre (FTAC), a specialist unit that assesses potential threats to the royal family and other public figures.
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Values.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/values. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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