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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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2
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
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Talarico’s faith is distinct from the Catholicism that Vice President JD Vance embraced in 2019, which sees a central place for Christianity in American life that’s focused on traditional social values like family formation — not social justice.
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David Weigel,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
To force international players who would enter the system at 18 in their draft year and domestic players who would enter at 20 to become free agents at older ages, reducing their values on the open market.
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Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Makers of chips and memory components have seen parabolic upswings in their share values since the end of March, with the SOXX ETF soaring 84% over that period.
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Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images Her employer, French sports daily L'Equipe, disavowed the comments and also apologized to Doku in a statement late Sunday, saying the remarks did not represent its values.
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CBS News,
24 June 2026
Some families live in multi-generational homes and have had the same property in their families for decades, but must pay high taxes associated with the increasing values.
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Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2026
As Sonnenfeld shows in his 1988 book The Hero’s Farewell, heroes never select themselves but are anointed by society as pillars of that society’s values.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Clemens concluded by addressing the friction between league initiatives and the personal values of the players on the field.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
For example, if your company values a good sense of humor or camaraderie between colleagues, let potential candidates know.
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Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
SpaceX formally agreed Tuesday to buy Cursor in an all-stock deal that values the company at $60 billion.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Our ideal patient is someone who values quality, precision, aesthetics and long-term health.
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La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2026
Take ten quiet minutes to sketch a new workflow, then present the calmer version to a manager or client who values results.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
Choose someone who values you fully.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Forbes currently values Musk's net worth at $826 billion and his stake in SpaceX at $542 billion.
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CBS News,
4 June 2026
Lurie partly values Roseman because of his strategic aggressiveness to make sure great players are locked down long term.
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Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Noun
The artist was beloved by Americans for his intimate portrayals of the country’s values.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Talarico’s faith is distinct from the Catholicism that Vice President JD Vance embraced in 2019, which sees a central place for Christianity in American life that’s focused on traditional social values like family formation — not social justice.
—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
To force international players who would enter the system at 18 in their draft year and domestic players who would enter at 20 to become free agents at older ages, reducing their values on the open market.
—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Makers of chips and memory components have seen parabolic upswings in their share values since the end of March, with the SOXX ETF soaring 84% over that period.
—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images Her employer, French sports daily L'Equipe, disavowed the comments and also apologized to Doku in a statement late Sunday, saying the remarks did not represent its values.
—
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Some families live in multi-generational homes and have had the same property in their families for decades, but must pay high taxes associated with the increasing values.
—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2026
As Sonnenfeld shows in his 1988 book The Hero’s Farewell, heroes never select themselves but are anointed by society as pillars of that society’s values.
—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Clemens concluded by addressing the friction between league initiatives and the personal values of the players on the field.
—
Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
The reward is giving a meaningful piece a second life with someone who values it.
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Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
For example, if your company values a good sense of humor or camaraderie between colleagues, let potential candidates know.
—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
SpaceX formally agreed Tuesday to buy Cursor in an all-stock deal that values the company at $60 billion.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Our ideal patient is someone who values quality, precision, aesthetics and long-term health.
—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2026
Take ten quiet minutes to sketch a new workflow, then present the calmer version to a manager or client who values results.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
Choose someone who values you fully.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Forbes currently values Musk's net worth at $826 billion and his stake in SpaceX at $542 billion.
—
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Lurie partly values Roseman because of his strategic aggressiveness to make sure great players are locked down long term.
—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for values
Noun
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Even though oil and gas prices have come down on news of peace talks between the two nations, experts say inflation will probably continue to run hot in the months ahead.
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Under the island’s current economic model, the government largely determines what is produced, who produces it, the prices at which goods are sold and how the country’s resources are allocated.
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Other states make distinctions between felony and misdemeanor violations based on things like how much money was involved.
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In one of its many distinctions from other festivals, Ojai stays fresh by yearly changing music directors and for its 80th anniversary Esa-Pekka Salonen returned after a quarter-century absence.
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Ellison treasures loyalty above all else.
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My grandmother treasures a mink coat her father bought her more than 60 years ago.
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The United Nations estimates that gang violence has killed over 2,300 people in Haiti since the beginning of this year.
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Using Google Maps, NBC News estimates that the video shows that at least eight apartment blocks have been levelled, along with shops and other stores along the roadside.
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The prospect of a windfall from OpenAI’s upcoming IPO lifted Son’s fortune even higher after net worths were locked in for the list.
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In California, voters may see a ballot referendum this fall on whether to impose a new 5% tax on people with net worths of more than $1 billion, echoing similar proposals that have been introduced in Congress.
Noun
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Light and Breezy One of the many virtues of the ’60s shift is its simplicity.
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While some extol the virtues of remote work, many business leaders observe significant productivity drops.
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Her extroverted big sister, on the other hand, loves being out and about, exploring new places, unruffled by noise or crowds.
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Fans immediately jumped on board with the theory, since Taylor has played the venue eight times and famously loves the Big Apple.
Verb
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Simplifi meets rigorous security certifications, such as SOC 2, which are part of a comprehensive external audit that assesses the security, confidentiality and privacy of a program’s data.
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Valentino co-founded the Early Warning Project, which assesses the risk of mass atrocities around the world.
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“Values.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/values. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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