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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
Nik Popli, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
Guidance from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network says adults sharing their own feelings with children can be an opportunity to convey personal beliefs and values about how to treat others.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Part reflects rising assessments as property values change over time.
—Martha E. Stark, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Like then, rising home values have driven higher property tax bills.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Property values could plunge if enough park maintenance workers cannot clean public spaces.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Thriom’s six core values — authenticity, empowerment, cultural connection, evolution, respect, and excellence — underpin its mission.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
In squamate reptiles — the group that includes lizards and geckos — genetic divergence values in mitochondrial DNA markers above roughly 3–5% between populations are often considered indicative of species-level differences.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
TowneBank TowneBank is known for embedding community values into its corporate culture, emphasizing integrity, engagement and long-term development for employees.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
As a whole, Minnesota values the versatile forward.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 3 Mar. 2026
The Blackhawks’ hockey operations staff values that.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Typically, petitions for post-conviction relief face an uphill battle — in part because the court system values the finality of a conviction, especially one arrived at through a plea agreement, said Stan Garnett, former Boulder County district attorney.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
By Shirin Ghaffary and Matt Day, Bloomberg OpenAI has raised $110 billion in a deal that values the startup at $730 billion, representing the ChatGPT maker’s largest funding round to date and bolstering its costly push to secure more computing power and talent for AI development.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Morton plays Bayard, Michael’s celebrity lawyer father who casts a long shadow and values success above all else.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
American culture values this strong work ethic and its role in supporting the world’s largest economy.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Swarztrauber claims that Carr, too, values local news.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
While both candidates occupied the party’s progressive flank, Talarico presented himself as a Democrat who could speak the language of faith and values to voters who have drifted rightward in recent years.
—Nik Popli, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
Guidance from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network says adults sharing their own feelings with children can be an opportunity to convey personal beliefs and values about how to treat others.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Part reflects rising assessments as property values change over time.
—Martha E. Stark, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Like then, rising home values have driven higher property tax bills.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Property values could plunge if enough park maintenance workers cannot clean public spaces.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Thriom’s six core values — authenticity, empowerment, cultural connection, evolution, respect, and excellence — underpin its mission.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
In squamate reptiles — the group that includes lizards and geckos — genetic divergence values in mitochondrial DNA markers above roughly 3–5% between populations are often considered indicative of species-level differences.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
TowneBank TowneBank is known for embedding community values into its corporate culture, emphasizing integrity, engagement and long-term development for employees.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Additional upside, the analyst noted, could come from Tesla's Optimus humanoid segment, which Perry values at over $30 billion.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
As a whole, Minnesota values the versatile forward.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 3 Mar. 2026
The Blackhawks’ hockey operations staff values that.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Typically, petitions for post-conviction relief face an uphill battle — in part because the court system values the finality of a conviction, especially one arrived at through a plea agreement, said Stan Garnett, former Boulder County district attorney.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
By Shirin Ghaffary and Matt Day, Bloomberg OpenAI has raised $110 billion in a deal that values the startup at $730 billion, representing the ChatGPT maker’s largest funding round to date and bolstering its costly push to secure more computing power and talent for AI development.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Morton plays Bayard, Michael’s celebrity lawyer father who casts a long shadow and values success above all else.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
American culture values this strong work ethic and its role in supporting the world’s largest economy.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Swarztrauber claims that Carr, too, values local news.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for values
Noun
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The ripple effects of energy prices mean higher supply chain costs that get passed to consumers through a variety of goods, including groceries.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Ionos tops HostArmada with its wider plan ranges and prices–its VPS starts as low as $2 per month with a three-year term, which is a steal.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The backstory Fufu Tokyo Ginza is the first urban property from Fufu Japan, a brand known for intimate onsen retreats in quieter corners of the country, seven of which hold Michelin Key distinctions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Specifically, the study found the PATM patients emitted more petrochemicals, organosulfur compounds, and some aldehydes (including 39 times the normal amount of toluene, a chemical found in crude oil), among other distinctions—findings published in the scholarly journal Scientific Reports in 2023.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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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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If a similar result happens from the work requirements, that would mean 236,000 to 347,000 expansion adults losing coverage by 2034 based on how large the Congressional Budget Office estimates the population will be that year, estimates Hoosier Action.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
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The government estimates that it's collected some $166 billion from more than 330,000 businesses in tariffs that the Supreme Court has now found unconstitutional.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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However, the members’ net worths do differ a little based on their different brand deals.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
27 Feb. 2026
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Despite his meteoric rise, Maye’s decision to drive a decade-old truck is reflective of the behaviors of a cadre of professional athletes and NFL veterans who have remained prudent with their earnings, even as their net worths skyrocket.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There is nuance in weighing the virtues of an ends-justify-the-means approach.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2026
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This manner of politics, where flaws count more than virtues, has come to dominate.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Friedlander is a pop culture and entertainment journalist based in Los Angeles who hates coffee but loves Coke Zero.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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My makeup artist loves me for it.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The robot identifies the fire’s source remotely and assesses the situation before approaching the fire source and directly extinguishing the blaze.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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Here is a quick glimpse at who could stay and who could go as Verbeek, a wild card among GMs who favors the unconventional, assesses his group ahead of the deadline.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Values.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/values. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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