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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Other incentives reward projects deemed by the governor’s office as reflecting family values and positively portraying Texans. Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025 Create a structured forum to discuss your estate plans, expectations and family values openly. Kiplinger Consumer News Service, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2025 My family values are to ensure that my family is safe and healthy. Amy-Lynn Fischer, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025 The Heart of Brunch With Babs Babs’ content is deeply rooted in family values and traditions. Rai Mincey, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for family values

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of family values was in 1912

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“Family values.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20values. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.

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