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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
Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Your money matters and personal values are in the spotlight of this retrograde, Scorpio.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Born Warren Lee Tamahori in 1950 in Wellington, New Zealand, the auteur is seen as one of New Zealand’s greatest ever directors, and a champion of Māori values and talent.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
First-generation parents may have more traditional values, which can set the stage for conflict, especially for a second-generation child, who is socialized in American culture.
—Lynda Lin Grigsby, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
Fierce on the field Despite inclusivity being one of the league’s core values, the drive to compete is unmistakable.
—Evan Moore
november 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Wind chill values will be in the teens both mornings.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Artist AleXsandro Palombo condemned the act as antisemitic, calling it an attempt to erase Jewish identity and Western values.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Today, the fourth and fifth generations are largely leading the philanthropic drive, but the family’s vision and values were evident throughout the 20th century.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The 5-foot-10, 185-pound defensive back is known for his versatility — something defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero values highly.
—Alex Zietlow
november 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Denny’s board unanimously approved the deal, which values Denny’s at $620 million including debt.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Starbucks values its China business at more than $13 billion, the company said.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2025
Charania reports the deal values the franchise at $10 billion.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
But Cyrus, unlike Lee, values self-preservation above the truth.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
Microsoft and OpenAI have reached a landmark agreement that values the ChatGPT maker at $500 billion, marking a major restructuring of their long-standing partnership and reshaping how the two companies will collaborate on the next phase of artificial intelligence.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Only someone who values those titles extremely highly.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
For Florida, Sykes argued, even a flat market signals stability after years of breakneck appreciation—especially in Palm Beach, where home values have jumped as much as 200% in the past few years.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Your money matters and personal values are in the spotlight of this retrograde, Scorpio.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Born Warren Lee Tamahori in 1950 in Wellington, New Zealand, the auteur is seen as one of New Zealand’s greatest ever directors, and a champion of Māori values and talent.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
First-generation parents may have more traditional values, which can set the stage for conflict, especially for a second-generation child, who is socialized in American culture.
—Lynda Lin Grigsby, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
Fierce on the field Despite inclusivity being one of the league’s core values, the drive to compete is unmistakable.
—Evan Moore
november 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Wind chill values will be in the teens both mornings.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Artist AleXsandro Palombo condemned the act as antisemitic, calling it an attempt to erase Jewish identity and Western values.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Today, the fourth and fifth generations are largely leading the philanthropic drive, but the family’s vision and values were evident throughout the 20th century.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
Young stars like Nicolò Barella, Federico Chiesa, and Gianluca Scamacca bring energy and creativity to a squad that still values tactical intelligence and grit.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The 5-foot-10, 185-pound defensive back is known for his versatility — something defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero values highly.
—Alex Zietlow
november 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Denny’s board unanimously approved the deal, which values Denny’s at $620 million including debt.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Starbucks values its China business at more than $13 billion, the company said.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2025
Charania reports the deal values the franchise at $10 billion.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
But Cyrus, unlike Lee, values self-preservation above the truth.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
Microsoft and OpenAI have reached a landmark agreement that values the ChatGPT maker at $500 billion, marking a major restructuring of their long-standing partnership and reshaping how the two companies will collaborate on the next phase of artificial intelligence.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Only someone who values those titles extremely highly.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for values
Noun
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Booming home prices spiked property-tax revenue too, and Levine Cava secured two tax rate cuts before winning reelection in 2024.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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The company prides itself on its low prices, reliability, convenience, and superior customer service, according to its website.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Critics say those distinctions are arbitrary and unfair, being based on outdated assumptions and bad science.—
Kevin Krause,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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To add to the complexity, smoke taint is inflected by subtle distinctions between grape varietals, too.—
Nicola Twilley,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Burks treasures the memories of that trip.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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The line’s latest fall drop is full of the very accessories that Gaines treasures most.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Finding solutions Glowiak Hilton’s office estimates about 90 public school districts in Illinois have mascots that portray Native Americans.—
Diana Lambdin Meyer,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The African Development Bank estimates that lending to agriculture accounts for less than 5% of loan portfolios in many African countries, as farmers are often seen as high-risk borrowers.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Here's everything to know about the Jonas Brothers' net worths.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Tech has become a launchpad for founders to quickly gain 10-figure net worths, with the likes of Scale AI’s Lucy Guo and Alexandr Wang skyrocketing to billionaire status just a handful of years after creating their innovations.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Just as personal vices can shape the course of an individual life, so too can national vices influence our collective experience, maybe as much as our virtues—or possibly even more.—
Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
3 Nov. 2025
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Running is a means of developing all these good virtues and habits.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Prince George loves homegrown beetroot high in antioxidants, which will most likely be in the mix.—
Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Mike Tomlin loves to run the football and play the field position game but the Texans have held eight of their last 11 opponents to fewer than 100 yards rushing.—
Hank Gola,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Cunning and a team of 46 other researchers published a grim study in the journal Science on Thursday that assesses the damage caused by a historic 2023 marine heat wave in Florida.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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Morton assesses this political and royal insider’s tactics and actions through often turbulent times in the book — and believes his bond with the Windsors was closer than anyone's.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Values.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/values. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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