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
Content creator online reviews of hotels, resorts, cruises, restaurants, and airline flights, often with impressive production values, can generate hundreds of thousands, and even millions, of views. Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 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 Integrity, respect, safety, innovation and excellence, our core values, are not tradeoffs. Shelley Simpson, Fortune, 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 Casting Gen Z’s reactions as nihilistic obscures the values and institutional distrust connected to them and fails to appreciate their egalitarian and pragmatic ideals. Evan Clarkson, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026 The show is remembered for its positive portrayal of a Black family with strong morals and values. Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026 Modern lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries commonly exceed 200 watt-hours per kilogram, while nickel-rich lithium chemistries can achieve even higher values. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
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 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 Mahomes, who values his own high school memories, stresses the program's impact on young athletes. Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 6 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 Herzog also raised the importance of how Israel values Christian communities in the Holy Land and is committed to strengthening interfaith dialogue. Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Leo wants to be seen, celebrated and recognized, while Aquarius values independence, community and progress that benefits more than one individual. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for values
Noun
  • That’s important for Cyprus because under an existing agreement, Cypriot energy consumers would have to put up as much as 63% of the cable’s construction cost, meaning a significant jump in electricity prices.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Ship traffic is unlikely to return to pre-war levels, of around 130 to 140 crossings a day, according to analysts, which could keep oil prices elevated for longer.
    Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • This expansion of Hoodoo’s geography and urban shift also brought about a level of homogenization and the decline of regional distinctions.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Such a designation constitutes one of our era’s most respectable distinctions.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 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 Partnership for Public Service estimates the cost of the 2025 workforce actions at roughly $71 billion when severance, paid administrative leave, rehiring, and lost productivity are tallied.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The National Institute of Building Sciences estimates that a dollar spent on hazard mitigation returns about $6 in avoided losses.
    Ravi S. Bhalla, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 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
  • Germany’s Chancellor stood in the White House with the US President and extolled the virtues of hydrogen.
    Sverre Alvik, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • But this place, for all its virtues, doesn’t have Vernon in it.
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026
Verb
  • There’s no question that David Ellison, the doggedly ambitious CEO of Paramount Skydance, loves movies and filmmaking.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Powell loves the idea that Chicago high schoolers don’t have to travel hours away to play on such a team.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The school was placed on lockdown as a precautionary safety measure while law enforcement assesses the situation, Fort Worth ISD officials said in a news release.
    Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Ambulatory users hit an additional gate, Medicare assesses whether a mobility device is medically necessary based on activities inside the home.
    Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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“Values.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/values. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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