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
Boras generally prefers his clients to establish their values on the open market. Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 21 July 2026 Those figures are comparable only in some respects because private transaction values can include debt while public market capitalizations do not. Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Other areas of northern Pulaski County could see heat index values of 115 degrees, Bentley said. Miceala Morano, Arkansas Online, 20 July 2026 Pence’s Advancing American Freedom organization is a repudiation of Trumpism and a call to return to traditional conservative values. Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2026 This is the tier with the highest budgets, the biggest stars and the most elaborate production values in American commercial theater. Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026 Now, however, the company is holding onto the brands in question and is implementing a number of strategies to drive up their respective values and also that of skin care brand Origins, according to an internal memo seen by WWD. Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 July 2026 This book encourages readers to get clear about their personal values around money. Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 13 July 2026 Negotiators had outlined an approach to asylum consistent with American values, which included speeding up the process. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
Verb
In looking beyond recognizable logos in search of craftsmanship, rarity and compelling design narratives, showers are expected to represent a discerning clientele who values originality. Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Johnson added that the company values its collaboration with GKN Aerospace as both sides evaluate manufacturing methods that could strengthen future engine readiness. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026 While Dickey has more games (including the final friendly against Japan this spring), Hayes also clearly values Tullis-Joyce’s experience in Champions League matches and the quality of European opponents. Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 20 July 2026 Sayveon and JasmyneJasmyne Mowry Jasmyne says there’s nothing Sayveon values more than his family. Meghan O'Brien, NBC news, 20 July 2026 Homer Township Supervisor Sue Steilen said rezoning the parcel would show the County Board values corporations more than its residents. Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026 The deal, made for cash and shares of Rocket Lab stock, values Iridium at about $8 billion. Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026 In contrast, the Dutch have pursued a different vision of the good life—one that values security, balance, and community over material wealth. Steven Delco, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for values
Noun
  • The White House faced warnings from human rights groups, and the tournament confronted backlash over high ticket prices.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • Even better, the deals aren’t just last season’s leftovers—the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale slashes prices on new 2026 season favorites.
    Kayla Becker, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • Orlando wiped out all three distinctions before the half-hour mark.
    Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
  • Mezcal is typically separated into several different distinctions.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 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
  • The International Energy Agency estimates that pure battery electric vehicle sales rose to about 14 million last year from 11 million in 2024 and should rise further in 2026.
    Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • VisionSpring, a global nonprofit social enterprise supplying affordable glasses to people in poorer countries, estimates that roughly one in three Bangladeshi garment workers need glasses but do not have them.
    Al Emrun Garjon, Fortune, 19 July 2026
Noun
  • Topline Alphabet shares jumped on Monday following a report that the Google parent is planning to deploy a new chip to run its Gemini models more efficiently, adding a combined $15 billion to the net worths of cofounders Larry Page and Sergey Brin.
    Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • When pinning down the right amount to apply, expert advise two easy visual aids—opt for squeezing out a nickel size amount, or two finger length worths of product.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • Enter Christopher Nolan, the man who has built a bazillion-dollar career on both those virtues.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 July 2026
  • The brand’s top over-ear model’s strongest virtues continue to be its lightweight construction, comfortable fit, and superlative ANC technology.
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • Everybody loves ranch dressing Of all the American foods that caught on with foreigners during the World Cup — from gas stations like Buc-ees to diners like Waffle House — perhaps no singular item excited soccer fans as much as ranch dressing.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 19 July 2026
  • Lamine Yamal and … Yamal is the teenage superstar everyone knows and loves.
    Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • The declaration assesses emissions and environmental impacts across the value chain, beginning with raw material extraction and continuing through aircraft manufacturing, operation and eventual end-of-life.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
  • The team continually assesses and resets what matters most as circumstances change.
    Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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“Values.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/values. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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