Synonyms of values

values 1 of 2

noun

plural of value

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prices
• worths
• valuations
• costs
• rates
• fees
• figures
• estimates
• appraisals
• evaluations
• assessments
• estimations
• charges
• unit prices
• face values
• list prices

2

as in distinctions

a quality that gives something special worth

defending the democratic system's intrinsic values

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distinctions
• virtues
• advantages
• merits
• cardinal virtues
• graces
• excellences
• excellencies
• edges
• superiorities
• pluses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deficiencies
• defects
• flaws
• faults
• demerits
• disvalues
• failings
• blemishes
• negatives
• drawbacks
• minuses

values

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of value

1

as in treasures

to hold dear

a nation that values individualism and self-reliance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• treasures
• loves
• appreciates
• enjoys
• respects
• cherishes
• prizes
• admires
• regards
• likes
• reveres
• delights (in)
• fancies
• revels (in)
• grooves (on)
• reverences
• relishes
• venerates
• enshrines
• esteems
• sets store by
• memorializes
• apprizes
• idolizes
• dotes (on)
• digs
• worships
• caresses
• adores

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hates
• undervalues
• despises
• disvalues
• abhors
• detests
• loathes
• minimizes
• disdains
• abominates
• scorns
• sniffs (at)
• high-hats
• depreciates
• scouts
• neglects
• deprecates
• belittles
• execrates
• disparages
• snubs
• slights
• forgets
• abandons
• decries
• writes off
• puts down
• cries down
• bad-mouths
• kisses off

2

as in estimates

to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding

values his stocks at $150,000 or thereabouts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• estimates
• assesses
• rates
• evaluates
• appraises
• sets
• prices
• guesstimates
• valuates
• analyzes
• determines
• deems
• judges
• tests
• learns
• adjudges
• revalues
• discovers
• ascertains
• prizes
• surveys
• reappraises
• transvalues
• reevaluates
• assays
• underestimates
• undervalues
• reassesses
• decides
• misjudges
• transvaluates
• misprizes
• misesteems
• rejudges
• settles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of values

Noun

The son of a nurse and school caretaker, the values instilled in him by his parents and older brother were crucial to building a strong work ethic. — Gregg Evans, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Employees, partners and clients see the values behind the business, not just the business itself. — Sergey Stopnevich, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

The company espoused values like trust and integrity, Collins said, but its behavior reflected a different underlying belief, which was that employees were expected to outperform. — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026

Venus, planet of money and values, in your 2nd House of Resources opposes nebulous Neptune in your 8th House of Intimacy, so costs need clear language. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026

The key is distinguishing between values and preferences to set appropriate boundaries. — Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026

President Emmanuel Macron and others who regard Europe as the last bastion of liberal Western values? — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Verb

The Road Ahead Stripe has agreed to buy a position in the path where AI money moves, and the price says the market now values that position above much of the traffic crossing it. — Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

While the eventual use of the military can’t be ruled out for a president who values unpredictability, that option is being pushed to the back burner, the people said. — Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Scarcity is a major driver that pushes sports team values higher. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Saft was equally unsparing about the underlying assessment math, which values co-ops and condominiums differently than houses. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026

An excessive heat warning is in effect for central Missouri, where heat index values up to 109 degrees are possible. — Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026

Ideal for any high-risk business owner who values fast approvals, personal expert support, and a processor that sees potential rather than industry labels. — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

Founded by a former lawyer turned bookseller and Pasadena native Dan Whitmore, the store is doing brisk business among a younger clientele that still values the tactile pleasures to be found from beautiful books. — Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

Prince William keeps a less strict schedule, but also values the time to recharge away from the spotlight. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 2 Aug. 2026