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
Occupancy rates are one factor in determining an office building’s worth and profitability.
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Desiree Mathurin
april 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Rejection is usually about timing or redirection, not a reflection of your worth.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026
News, Hutchins used Jenner’s credit and debit cards to buy some $250,000 worth of furniture, in addition to making payments on both Shopify and eBay.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
If these funds have been directly deposited and can be clearly identified, banks are required under federal rules to protect at least two months' worth from a levy.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Desiree Mathurin
april 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Rejection is usually about timing or redirection, not a reflection of your worth.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026
News, Hutchins used Jenner’s credit and debit cards to buy some $250,000 worth of furniture, in addition to making payments on both Shopify and eBay.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
If these funds have been directly deposited and can be clearly identified, banks are required under federal rules to protect at least two months' worth from a levy.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worth
Noun
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Midwest crop land values have increased.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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On top of that, commercial values dropped last year, as did apartment values, leaving homeowners shouldering more of the cost of running the city.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But there are concerns about rising ticket prices and soaring production budgets, fueled by higher costs for labor, materials and energy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The group announced the new mutual aid market on social media, citing community concerns over rising costs as the motivation behind the move.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This included corporate, commercial, wealth management and small business banking.—
Chase Jordan
April 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
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For gamblers, especially younger ones who are just starting to earn and build the savings that will undergird their retirements, that can mean life-altering losses of wealth and financial stability.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As buyers walk away, the price keeps falling.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Perfect for hands-free phone calls, rear-view camera monitoring and GPS navigation management, this high-end unit from car audio giant Pioneer delivers premium features at a respectable price.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Peterson’s tactical approach steeped in reshaping the Hornets by emphasizing player health and development, a team-first culture and the importance of acquiring assets springboarded the Hornets into the national conversation again.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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As well as investing globally — about 44% of its assets are in North America — the fund also has a role in creating jobs in the UAE, attracting foreign investment, and diversifying the local economy.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Participants don’t get their scholarship money until passing their first semester back with C’s or better.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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One of the alleged victims, 95-year-old Angela Liriano, said she was left without money for food after her benefits disappeared.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The people who plan years in advance, who spend great fortunes, and for what?—
David Sedaris,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Kings have gotten solid contributions from rookies Nique Clifford, Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell, but are hoping for good fortune in the lottery to find a player to build around after the team traded away star De'Aaron Fox last season.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Even as China remains one of Iran’s biggest diplomatic allies, President Xi Jinping’s support for the Islamic Republic is being constrained by a vast trail of Chinese capital across the Gulf.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
10 Apr. 2026
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The capital murder trial of Tanner Horner entered its second day on Wednesday, and the jury watched several hours of video showing law enforcement interrogation of Horner and the discovery of 7-year-old Athena Strand’s body.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Worth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worth. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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