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
Those values might include being honest, assertive, or standing up for themselves. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026 Pepper suggests 5-minute conversations with specific agendas and a focus on values and expectations. — Katie Hurley, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026 Hobbyists undoubtedly recognize certain cards' escalating values, but nostalgia, camaraderie and the pure fun of collecting are the prime motivators. — Bob Woods, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026 Traditional American business values like social responsibility, community involvement, and customer service — y’know, the things companies used to at least pretend to care about — have been tossed aside. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026 At the same time, Mercury in your 2nd House quincunxes Saturn in your 7th, revealing where money, self-worth, or personal values do not quite align with someone else’s expectations. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026 Our values haven’t changed over 80 years and will never change. — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Our responsibility is to provide accurate medical information, compassionate counseling and the full range of medically reasonable options so patients can make informed decisions consistent with their values. — Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026 Sayegh also puts her staying power down to her father’s influence, which instilled core values like honoring deals, treating people with respect and booking movies based on audience demand and not personal taste. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026
Verb
But still, the exhibition is the rare chance to view RM as a serious art collector; someone who values Korean identity in art but also loves works from many genres, eras and countries. — Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 The deal values the Caribbean resort chain at $6 billion and is expected to boost growth for both companies, according to CNBC. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026 If an organization truly values the voice of the customer, then the leaders closest to that voice need to be part of the conversations shaping business direction. — Alexi Hatch, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 However, California has long been considered a region that values vegetable-forward cuisine. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Boone values balance in the lineup and the Yanks haven’t had much of it. — James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026 The agreement, which is expected to close early next year, values Sandals at $6 billion. — Cj Haddad, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026 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 But the biggest thing Cunningham is looking for is someone who values the players. — CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for values
Noun
  • The candidates also clashed over immigration enforcement and deportation policy, healthcare, and high gas prices.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The problem with rising diesel prices is that some farming businesses cannot pass the increase to their customers, Rodney Knittel, the Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure, said.
    — Bernarda Malevska, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The latest Michelin Guide awarded stars or distinctions to 11 restaurants that have temporarily or permanently closed because of the war.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The tracks differ in ways meaningful to the distinctions in responsibilities.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 Oct. 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
  • Brazil estimates that its deposits hold up to 21 million tons, second only to China.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Quang estimates that about 20% of her customers tip and mostly for dinner service.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Break it down ❓Forbes released its annual report of the richest people in the United States, with net worths in the tens of billions of dollars.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Voters in his home state of California will vote on a billionaires' tax this fall, which would impose a one-time 5% tax on Californians with net worths of $1 billion or more.
    — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • New recruits and seasoned officers alike take field trips to the Museum of Tolerance, where trainers extol the virtues of multiculturalism.
    — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Kamorion, 12, is a thoughtful and creative kid who loves reading, drawing and expressing himself through art.
    — The Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026
  • For those that don’t know this beautiful woman works so hard and loves her fans so much.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Patients complete a 10- to 15-minute questionnaire and a facial scan before the system assesses their skin and selects an acne treatment.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The Question Worth Asking In The Boardroom For CEOs and CHROs, the relevant question is not how a leader assesses their own effectiveness.
    — Aurelien Mangano, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Values.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/values. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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