as in values
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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Recent Examples of worths
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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Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
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.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 3 June 2026
Some have personal fortunes, including two who previously reported nine-figure net worths.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2026
The measure would impose a one-time 5% tax on Californians with net worths of $1 billion or more.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 20 May 2026
According to a 2024 Bank of America study, 48 percent of American families with net worths between $5 million and $20 million reported having or planning to establish funding their own organizations by 2029.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026
When million-dollar net worths were rare, a $1 million home purchase felt like a clear signal of having made it.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
All net worths were calculated as of March 1.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
However, the members’ net worths do differ a little based on their different brand deals.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 27 Feb. 2026
Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
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.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 3 June 2026
Some have personal fortunes, including two who previously reported nine-figure net worths.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2026
The measure would impose a one-time 5% tax on Californians with net worths of $1 billion or more.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 20 May 2026
According to a 2024 Bank of America study, 48 percent of American families with net worths between $5 million and $20 million reported having or planning to establish funding their own organizations by 2029.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026
When million-dollar net worths were rare, a $1 million home purchase felt like a clear signal of having made it.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
All net worths were calculated as of March 1.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
However, the members’ net worths do differ a little based on their different brand deals.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worths
values
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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
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Falling property values are not only a worry for property owners but for towns and cities that base local tax collections on those values.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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“Worths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worths. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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