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Definition of valuesnext
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of value

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Recent Examples of values
Noun
Assayas takes a cynical and clichéd view regarding temptation and corruption, worldly rewards of security and pleasure, even ego and pride, while having nothing to say about the transformations envisioned or the values embodied in the exercise of political authority. Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 May 2026 And for vegans, undeclared dairy or eggs can affect health or ethical values. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026 Amid the early-spring lightness of the filmmaking, Fukada values softly plainspoken earnestness of emotion, as his repressed, recessive characters learn to listen to their own impulses in the general stillness that surrounds them. Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 May 2026 The second answer that an economist might give for the existence of a money world on top of the physical world is that the network of money values and payments coordinates the concrete physical activity that produces the building. Literary Hub, 13 May 2026 Land use regulations were legally justified as preventing nuisances, but in reality, the goal of many municipal leaders was to promote socially and racially homogenous neighborhoods, protect property values and keep property taxes low. Michael Schill, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026 Oakland's housing market is seeing some of the steepest price declines in the country, with home values falling sharply as sellers, buyers and real estate agents navigate a difficult market. Kenny Choi, CBS News, 12 May 2026 His steals average last season ranked among the better marks in the Summit League and showcased the defensive activity Missouri values in its guard rotation. Aaron Segal, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026 Money, self-worth, and personal values are undergoing a profound transformation. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Verb
Excellent public schools and classic New England architecture draw families looking for a community that values education and neighborhood character. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026 The two-time Oscar winner, who has starred in movies including Training Day, Philadelphia, and Malcom X, also values paying it forward while hitting new career heights. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 13 May 2026 Bungalows sit alongside vintage shops, dive bars and farm-to-table restaurants, attracting a crowd that values walkability and personality over uniformity. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026 New York’s antiquated assessment system values properties far below their market value and leaves a small number of apartments valued at $5 million or more. Robert Frank, CNBC, 11 May 2026 Miller is also the rare veteran who shows up, fights anyone, and never causes problems behind the scenes — the kind of pro the company quietly values more than most casual fans realize. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026 Israel is the one country in the Middle East that protects Christians, that values Christians, that-- embraces Christianity. CBS News, 10 May 2026 Edmonton management values Kapanen enough to bring him back for another year. Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 8 May 2026 Georgia greatly values stability. Connor Riley, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for values
Noun
  • Gas and oil prices are marginally down amid expectations Iran will respond to Trump’s framework soon.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 10 May 2026
  • Brent crude prices rose by 95% over the first quarter, and are up 67% year-to-date.
    Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 10 May 2026
Noun
  • Nortin Hadler, an emeritus professor of medicine at the University of North Carolina, told me that the issue extends far beyond subtle distinctions.
    Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
  • But Cuban authorities still make legal distinctions between Cubans who have permanent residence on the island and those who don’t.
    Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • Ellison treasures loyalty above all else.
    Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
  • My grandmother treasures a mink coat her father bought her more than 60 years ago.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The company estimates that severance and other restructuring will cost between $140 million and $150 million for 2026.
    Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
  • However, the opening bid is set at $1 million, and the auction house estimates that the historic gold nugget will realize between $3 million and $7 million, not including the buyer’s premium.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • According to a 2024 Bank of America study, 48 percent of American families with net worths between $5 million and $20 million reported having or planning to establish funding their own organizations by 2029.
    Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026
  • The measure, proposed by Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW), a union representing more than 120,000 California health care workers, would impose a one-time 5% tax on Californians with net worths of $1 billion or more.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Sharon had submitted a dozen couplets about the virtues of stay-at-home motherhood, as well as a rhyming list of reasons to believe in God.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
  • One of the many virtues of the Old Colony Mennonite church is silence.
    Maria Giesbrecht, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • Bowles loves watching people exit the arena with their empty Twigs.
    Peter Baugh, New York Times, 12 May 2026
  • In terms of distribution, everyone loves to talk about what other companies are doing.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • The new family engagement proposal would involve an expansion of a CMS program that assesses the needs of eight individual schools and works with community partners to meet needs.
    Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
  • That’s how perennial All-Star José Ramírez assesses his 1-for-17 showing against journeyman reliever Taylor Rogers.
    Zack Meisel, New York Times, 4 May 2026

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“Values.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/values. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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