family values
plural noun
: values especially of a traditional or conservative kind which are held to promote the sound functioning of the family and to strengthen the fabric of society
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The human rights activist, who finds time during her summer holiday to take part in important Zoom town halls on the primacy of family values, has been happily married for decades to Antoine (Mathéo Capelli), a successful novelist.
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Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
Strengthening Family Bonds Involving children in estate planning can spark meaningful conversations about family values and legacy.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
The Federation Council, Russia's upper house of parliament, also passed legislation banning the dissemination of materials promoting childlessness, part of a broader effort to reinforce traditional family values.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
David Henrie shared that Billie has grown up differently than the Russo’s and is not used to the Russo family values at all which is going to create a very fun and interesting dynamic on screen.
—Stephanie Andrade, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2024
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Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
Strengthening Family Bonds Involving children in estate planning can spark meaningful conversations about family values and legacy.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
The Federation Council, Russia's upper house of parliament, also passed legislation banning the dissemination of materials promoting childlessness, part of a broader effort to reinforce traditional family values.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
David Henrie shared that Billie has grown up differently than the Russo’s and is not used to the Russo family values at all which is going to create a very fun and interesting dynamic on screen.
—Stephanie Andrade, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Family values.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20values. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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