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 singer also recently gave fans a peek into his and Hailey’s family values.
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
The Moldovan Orthodox Church, which is subordinate to Moscow, has also echoed Kremlin talking points, warning congregants that EU membership would destroy traditions and family values.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
As a Republican running for governor, Whitefish Bay businessman Bill Berrien is campaigning as a conservative leader who stands up for family values.
—Daniel Bice, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Young adults and teenagers said Kirk gave them confidence to believe in traditional Christian family values.
—Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
The Moldovan Orthodox Church, which is subordinate to Moscow, has also echoed Kremlin talking points, warning congregants that EU membership would destroy traditions and family values.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
As a Republican running for governor, Whitefish Bay businessman Bill Berrien is campaigning as a conservative leader who stands up for family values.
—Daniel Bice, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Young adults and teenagers said Kirk gave them confidence to believe in traditional Christian family values.
—Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Family values.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20values. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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