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

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verb

present tense third-person singular of value

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Recent Examples of values
Noun
To me, the GV70 is one of the best values in the luxury SUV category. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026 Republican leaders including Ted Cruz and Greg Abbott are reviving anti-sharia rhetoric ahead of the midterm elections, portraying Islamic religious guidance as a threat to American law and constitutional values. — David Crary, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 The theory identifies nervous system regulation, emotional stability and values alignment as upstream conditions that influence downstream judgment, decision integrity and behavioral consistency. — Dr Natalie Callis, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 In 1959, Ted Kaczynski, then a 16-year-old undergraduate at Harvard, participated in a series of psychological experiments that asked gifted young men to debate their philosophies and values with other students. — Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026 This is to ensure conformance to an overarching body of human values, standards, cultural norms, expectations and usability considerations. — Keith Tidman, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026 One of you may value freedom while the other values predictability. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026 As the son of immigrants, his family history has had a major impact on his life of service and values. — Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026 Accuracy, access and accountability are not competing values. — Lee Moak, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
For instance, an individual who values structure may clash with someone who thrives in a more flexible environment. — Karla Vallecillo, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026 The closest analogy is investor relations, a function responsible for managing how a specific and consequential audience understands and values the organization. — Anshuman Dutta, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 The investment community routinely values Linde as an old economy commodity supplier. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 But the biggest thing Cunningham is looking for is someone who values the players. — CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026 Pochettino still clearly values his unique bond with Tottenham Hotspur fans, a relationship that means the world to him. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Its storyline spins the futile, determined chase of Wile to one day capture Roadrunner as something admirable, and applies that underdog mentality to the average person trying to navigate a late capitalist landscape that values profits over people. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2026 The free market rate is different from the official rate, which values the rial 29% higher against the US dollar. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026 At the top of the range, the offering values Shein at roughly $27 billion — a fraction of its pandemic-era peak valuation. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for values
Noun
  • Its electric architecture could help operators reduce their exposure to volatile aviation fuel prices.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • If travel prices rise even further, now is an even better time to start thinking about future plans.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • How a blood pressure wearable actually works Not every device on your wrist does the same thing, and for anyone weighing a switch from an arm cuff, the distinctions are critical.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
  • For the first time this season, Kyle Larson heads to Kansas Speedway with two specific distinctions.
    — Reid Spencer, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Torres now treasures a Bible recovered near the spot where Olvera's body was found.
    — Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Ellison treasures loyalty above all else.
    — Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Felix estimates attendance at his church has dipped about 20%.
    — Lauren Costantino September 19, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The International Energy Agency estimates that global data center electricity consumption will roughly double from 485 TWh in 2025 to around 950 TWh by 2030.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The world’s richest entrepreneurs have watched their net worths skyrocket and plummet at the whim of the stock market.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Citizens on both sides of the aisle have become increasingly disenchanted with billionaires spending record sums to influence elections and policy while increasing their own net worths and driving up the cost of living for everyone else.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • What unites these seemingly disparate topics is Wilson’s knack for putting himself into scenarios with unusual people that lead him into unexpected territory—a lesson in the virtues of simple observation.
    — Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Unused Electronics Pope extols the virtues of clearing your house of all useless electronics.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Kimmswick loves its festivals, and people come from across the region to attend them.
    — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Zerinitey loves the simple excitement that comes with getting the chance to go shopping.
    — The Star, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • For its part, McDonald's lets franchisees set their own prices, but the company assesses how operators' menu prices help deliver value.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Bluesign assesses chemical inputs, material traceability, resource use, emissions, wastewater and worker safety, among other areas.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

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“Values.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/values. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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