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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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as in distinctions
a quality that gives something special worth
defending the democratic system's intrinsic values
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as in treasures
to hold dear
a nation that values individualism and self-reliance
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as in estimates
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
values his stocks at $150,000 or thereabouts
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Recent Examples of values
Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Heat index values could approach 100 to 105 degrees, just shy of the weather service’s heat advisory criteria.
—Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Due to the abundance of moisture in the atmosphere, heat index values will approach 100° to 105° during the afternoon.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 10 June 2026
When launching his campaign, Jolly said his policies had changed but his values hadn’t, emphasizing his belief in fiscal restraint and small government.
—Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Align with causes and a group of peers whose values resonate with yours for an important mission that speaks to your heart.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 June 2026
The growth spurt brings median home values in the area to roughly $424,000, according to the Assessor’s Office.
—Rose Evans
june 10, Idaho Statesman, 10 June 2026
Forecast values calculated by CNBC.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Then draw spokes connecting to various categories, such as names of other family members; investment accounts; real estate and other assets, insurance policies, estate plans, key goals and values, and contact information for accountants, estate planners, and other professionals.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Budgets are not just a bunch of numbers on a page, the breakdown of where the money is spent shows where the agency is legally required to spend the funds and what the agency values.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026
Choose someone who values you fully.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Forbes currently values Musk's net worth at $826 billion and his stake in SpaceX at $542 billion.
—CBS News, 4 June 2026
Lurie partly values Roseman because of his strategic aggressiveness to make sure great players are locked down long term.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 June 2026
The round, according to calculations based on filings with the British business registry Companies House, values the startup at about $180 million post-money.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Building meaningful relationships with the right retailers and collectors, and introducing the brand to an audience that values depth, design and individuality in high jewelry.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Thomas Dollbaum is a songwriter who values atmosphere above all else.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
Noun
To succeed, Democrats must now demonstrate that, despite the costs, America’s security at home depends on its influence abroad; shaping foreign policy around traditional values benefits Americans; and respecting alliances is a source of strength.
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Heat index values could approach 100 to 105 degrees, just shy of the weather service’s heat advisory criteria.
—Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Due to the abundance of moisture in the atmosphere, heat index values will approach 100° to 105° during the afternoon.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 10 June 2026
When launching his campaign, Jolly said his policies had changed but his values hadn’t, emphasizing his belief in fiscal restraint and small government.
—Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Align with causes and a group of peers whose values resonate with yours for an important mission that speaks to your heart.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 June 2026
The growth spurt brings median home values in the area to roughly $424,000, according to the Assessor’s Office.
—Rose Evans
june 10, Idaho Statesman, 10 June 2026
Forecast values calculated by CNBC.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Then draw spokes connecting to various categories, such as names of other family members; investment accounts; real estate and other assets, insurance policies, estate plans, key goals and values, and contact information for accountants, estate planners, and other professionals.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Verb
She is told the organization values autonomy now.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Budgets are not just a bunch of numbers on a page, the breakdown of where the money is spent shows where the agency is legally required to spend the funds and what the agency values.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026
Choose someone who values you fully.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Forbes currently values Musk's net worth at $826 billion and his stake in SpaceX at $542 billion.
—CBS News, 4 June 2026
Lurie partly values Roseman because of his strategic aggressiveness to make sure great players are locked down long term.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 June 2026
The round, according to calculations based on filings with the British business registry Companies House, values the startup at about $180 million post-money.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Building meaningful relationships with the right retailers and collectors, and introducing the brand to an audience that values depth, design and individuality in high jewelry.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Thomas Dollbaum is a songwriter who values atmosphere above all else.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for values
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While gasoline prices have fallen for two consecutive weeks, Americans continue to feel the effects of higher fuel costs.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
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In addition to prices keeping many fans away, many USA fans on the eastern seaboard will be thousands of miles away from Team USA’s three group games in Los Angeles (where the Americans play twice) and Seattle.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Both are wearing these distinctions as a badge of honor.—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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While there are no major distinctions between the spaces, there are slight differences.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Ellison treasures loyalty above all else.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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My grandmother treasures a mink coat her father bought her more than 60 years ago.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Jacob Sacks, director of economic development for Alchemist CDC, estimates that 20 percent of them were LGBT+-owned, as well as 64 percent being woman-owned and 75 percent being entrepreneurs of color.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The Society for Human Resource Management estimates companies set aside about 26% of their HR budgets to recruit.—
Colleen Batchelder,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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In California, voters may see a ballot referendum this fall on whether to impose a new 5% tax on people with net worths of more than $1 billion, echoing similar proposals that have been introduced in Congress.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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Some have personal fortunes, including two who previously reported nine-figure net worths.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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As progressives have begun to fear that the American system might in fact be lost, many have rediscovered its virtues.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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Decades later, some of the biggest criticisms of Communion are arguably among its most charming virtues, from Walken's idiosyncratic performance as a man on the verge of a nervous breakdown to the cheesy special effects.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Gluck’s incarnation of Margery Kempe loves too much and is in total denial about the depth and scale of her relationship with God’s son.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Elmina — a fishing port to the south — loves Villa due to its hometown hero Nii Lamptey’s brief spell with the club in 1994.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Personalised programme The experience begins with a session on the 3D body scanner, which analyses your body’s composition, takes 14 measurements, assesses your flexibility and calculates your metabolic age.—
Jaymi McCann,
TheWeek,
4 June 2026
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The senator from Connecticut assesses the pursuit of profit has undermined virtue and character and offers new policies that challenge the status quo.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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“Values.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/values. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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