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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
Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
There’s a belief that the franchise could go for more than $7 billion, which would lift the values of every franchise.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Chief revenue officer Ryan Taylor said some customers are now signing initial deals of $80 million to $96 million within months and rapidly expanding usage, citing examples of utility and energy clients whose annual contract values quadrupled or quintupled in 2025.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Choose values that make your house feel like a home.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Unfortunately, a vocal political movement, on both right and left, rejects these values.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2026
The merger announced on Monday values SpaceX at $1 trillion and xAI at $250 billion, according to documents viewed by CNBC.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Younger consumers want to see brands prove their values, not just talk about them.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
That support has given me the strength to keep pushing forward, for integrity, accountability, and a sport that truly upholds the values that brought us together to compete.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
The equal-weight S&P 500—a notional index that values each of the 500 companies equally rather than by total market cap—is actually at a record high this morning because the non-tech companies inside it are doing rather well.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
The company's self-driving car business, Waymo, has also gained increasing attention given its recent funding round that values the company at $126 billion.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Rooted in their culture that values family, friendships and loyalty above everything else, emotions often take over as these fiery personalities navigate their highs, lows and everything in between.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
The deal reportedly values Brex at just over $5 billion.
—Alex Lazarow, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
This is neither the work nor rhetoric of an administration that values the rule-of-law or of public trust in law enforcement.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
Extreme Cold Warnings are issued when wind chill values dip below twenty below zero.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The company is moving forward with an insider share sale that values it at about $800 billion, Bloomberg News reported in December.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
These values drop somewhat when advertising on cable networks, although costs can be fairly volatile depending on the channel and specific program.
—Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
There’s a belief that the franchise could go for more than $7 billion, which would lift the values of every franchise.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Chief revenue officer Ryan Taylor said some customers are now signing initial deals of $80 million to $96 million within months and rapidly expanding usage, citing examples of utility and energy clients whose annual contract values quadrupled or quintupled in 2025.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Choose values that make your house feel like a home.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Unfortunately, a vocal political movement, on both right and left, rejects these values.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2026
The merger announced on Monday values SpaceX at $1 trillion and xAI at $250 billion, according to documents viewed by CNBC.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Younger consumers want to see brands prove their values, not just talk about them.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
That support has given me the strength to keep pushing forward, for integrity, accountability, and a sport that truly upholds the values that brought us together to compete.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
That clear size difference could be important for an Elko defense that values run-stopping ability and strength at the point of attack in a linebacker.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
The equal-weight S&P 500—a notional index that values each of the 500 companies equally rather than by total market cap—is actually at a record high this morning because the non-tech companies inside it are doing rather well.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
The company's self-driving car business, Waymo, has also gained increasing attention given its recent funding round that values the company at $126 billion.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Rooted in their culture that values family, friendships and loyalty above everything else, emotions often take over as these fiery personalities navigate their highs, lows and everything in between.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
The deal reportedly values Brex at just over $5 billion.
—Alex Lazarow, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
This is neither the work nor rhetoric of an administration that values the rule-of-law or of public trust in law enforcement.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
Extreme Cold Warnings are issued when wind chill values dip below twenty below zero.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The company is moving forward with an insider share sale that values it at about $800 billion, Bloomberg News reported in December.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for values
Noun
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In contrast to Luckin's typical offerings priced at roughly $1 or $2 for an Americano or latte, the flagship store has nudged prices slightly higher for a range of pour-over and cold brew coffee drinks.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Retail prices have helped fuel demand.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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These are important distinctions to make because Pro Bowl appearances are widely cited in Hall of Fame debates — not for Sanders at this early stage, but certainly for some others.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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In November, Jenna Butler and Rylee Baisden earned Team of the Month distinctions.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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William is a charmer who enjoys meeting new people and treasures those who spend meaningful time with him and connect with his spirit.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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There wasn’t an official mother-son dance, but there was a picture of Joni and Connor dancing that the couple now treasures.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Though specific numbers are difficult to come by, Suzanne Ellingham, event director of London’s Source Fashion trade show, estimates that fewer than 400 manufacturers employing more than 20 people remain in the United Kingdom.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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The report estimates that the program will have over 17,000 participants in the 2025-26 school year and over 18,300 in the 2026-27 school year.—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
6 Feb. 2026
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Announced just before the New Year, Sacks' move to Austin followed California’s proposed one-time 5% tax on individuals with net worths exceeding $1 billion.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Jan. 2026
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Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham‘s bond is forever strong, but how do their individual net worths match up?—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Perhaps of even greater concern, ICE’s recruitment efforts appear to deliberately echo white-nationalist rhetoric—bringing in a wave of new agents who are more inspired by MAGA ideology than by the virtues of public service.—
Paul Rosenzweig,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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Journalism, my beloved profession, still clings to the virtues of distance and detachment.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Gift a new set of grilling tools to the husband who loves to cook, add a massage gun to your home gym for the workout enthusiast, or indulge his love for music with a best-selling pair of headphones, or even a custom plaque with your wedding song.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Roseman loves to stock up on defensive linemen and has succeeded.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Yet seldom is heard a discouraging word when Darnold assesses what happened in New York, Carolina, San Francisco, or Minnesota.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The study assesses many outputs relative to institutional inputs or country averages to reduce bias from differing contexts.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Values.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/values. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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