1
as in value
the relative usefulness or importance of something as judged by specific qualities
money alone cannot determine the true worth of some things
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as in cost
the amount of money for which something will find a buyer
one surefire way to determine the actual worth of a painting is to sell it at auction
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as in wealth
the total of one's money and property
the entrepreneur's worth is well over 100 million dollars
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Recent Examples of worth
This transit can also expose hidden motives in relationships, financial entanglements and even regarding our sense of self-worth.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Visitors who bring at least $5 worth of nonperishable food will receive $10 off individual admission.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
In September, the country purchased more than $450 million worth of Russian fossil fuels, including nearly $200 million worth of crude alone, according to estimates from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air.
—Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
The 2021 Marshall fire, the costliest in Colorado history, burned for more than a day in parts of Superior and Louisville, killed two people, destroyed more than 1,000 homes and destroyed $2 billion worth of property.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Visitors who bring at least $5 worth of nonperishable food will receive $10 off individual admission.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
In September, the country purchased more than $450 million worth of Russian fossil fuels, including nearly $200 million worth of crude alone, according to estimates from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air.
—Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
The 2021 Marshall fire, the costliest in Colorado history, burned for more than a day in parts of Superior and Louisville, killed two people, destroyed more than 1,000 homes and destroyed $2 billion worth of property.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worth
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Entry-level workers experiment freely and the C-suite sees strategic value, yet middle managers often struggle to bridge the gap.—
Feon Ang,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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In addition, people without insurance use less care, even high-value care, which can impact future health.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Many young consumers, already juggling high costs for food, rent, and education, and crushed by an unsympathetic labor market, are entering adulthood with the self-care budget of a socialite twice their age.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Water Utilities has to study demographics and costs once the first two questions are answered.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Most of his wealth is in original Class A shares, which currently trade around $750,000 each.—
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CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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The return of an upbeat outlook on the stock market is good news, of course, for the investors who derive their wealth from the markets.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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Think portable chargers that actually keep up with long travel days, and Samsonite luggage at wallet-friendly prices.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Morgan Stanley lowered its rating on shares to equal weight from overweight and cut its price target $81 from $179, saying the company’s new efforts to rebuild its offerings will take time.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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In DeCosta’s world, draft assets, like self-esteem, are essential to maintain.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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That might mean liquidating nearly all assets or eating seeds needed for future planting.—
Nurith Aizenman,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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With Alonso on the market, the Red Sox could be more eager to add a power-hitting first baseman than to re-sign Bregman for more money.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Dozens of legislators, senators and construction companies have been accused of receiving kickbacks with money that was supposed to go toward establishing thousands of flood control projects.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The few who have flirted with defying the president have quickly seen their reelection fortunes falter.—
Peter D. Feaver,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Properly integrating Isak in the team after the international break is going to be crucial to delivering an upturn in fortunes.—
The Athletic's Liverpool staff,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Criticism of India As the leader of the US’ largest city and financial capital, any mayor of New York is given an outsized role on the world stage.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The next morning, Burgher parents—oblivious to the fighting that had broken out in the capital—had lined the walkways and cheered as their children filed into schools with pencils and notebooks and tense faces, some bravely managing a smile, others rigid with fear.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Worth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worth. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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