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as in worth
the amount of money for which something will find a buyer
the real value of that house is close to a million dollars
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as in advantage
a quality that gives something special worth
defending the democratic system's intrinsic values
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as in importance
the relative usefulness or importance of something as judged by specific qualities
the value of a good education cannot be overstated
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as in to treasure
to hold dear
a nation that values individualism and self-reliance
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as in to estimate
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
values his stocks at $150,000 or thereabouts
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Recent Examples of value
Mark Carey, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The median home value in ZIP code 63124 was already well above the home values of other expensive ZIP codes, having a median of $804,799 back in February 2020, a time when no other ZIP codes even exceeded $700,000.
—Andrew Depietro, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Michael Loria, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Last year, exports of Swiss watches to the region were valued at 3.8 billion francs, or $4.3 billion, an increase of 622 percent in 25 years, according to figures published by the Swiss watch federation.
—Nazanin Lankarani, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
With Ollie Watkins’ channel-running ability and the prospect of him being isolated against a centre-back, there should be extra value in Villa going over the press, rather than through or around it.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The median home value in ZIP code 63124 was already well above the home values of other expensive ZIP codes, having a median of $804,799 back in February 2020, a time when no other ZIP codes even exceeded $700,000.
—Andrew Depietro, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
Business journals value the sports memorabilia market alone at $30 billion and the priciest collectibles sell for well over $10 million.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Last year, exports of Swiss watches to the region were valued at 3.8 billion francs, or $4.3 billion, an increase of 622 percent in 25 years, according to figures published by the Swiss watch federation.
—Nazanin Lankarani, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for value
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If six months’ worth of living expenses seems like a lot, start off small and work your way up to your target sum gradually.—
Víctor Rosario,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Nearly a summer’s worth of rain fell on large parts of the state’s northern area in just a few days.—
Edward Szekeres and Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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And Osceola will continue to have homecourt advantage in the Finals against Stockton.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2025
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Those who embrace these technologies now will likely find themselves with a considerable advantage in the increasingly competitive digital landscape.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Prosecutors have stressed the importance of Mortensen’s testimony as the only living person to see the intruder.—
Jean Casarez,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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The future is incredibly inspiring as the brand continues to create awareness around the importance of fitness, movement and wellness.—
Amy Shoenthal,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Like the others, Maradona treasured his relationship with Raccuglia just as much as Raccuglia treasured him.—
Rory Smith,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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This recognition reflects Saratoga’s pride in its trees and reinforces our identity as a community that treasures its natural beauty.—
Belal Aftab,
The Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2025
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The administration estimates that 750,000 to 2 million fewer people would enroll in coverage as a result of the changes.—
Julie Appleby,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
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Unlike Snow White’s drastic 66% drop in its second weekend, A Minecraft Movie is estimated to drop only 50% from its opening weekend numbers, making an already impressive box office run even better.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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The sale comes just weeks after Musk reportedly raised an additional roughly $1 billion in debt financing for X that valued the company at $44 billion—the same price Musk paid for it three years ago.—
Zoë Schiffer,
Wired News,
28 Mar. 2025
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As aircraft technology improved and planes became larger and safer, new fare classes were introduced, allowing for the democratization of ticket prices and making air travel accessible to all and sundry.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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With his first career homer, Wilson earned the distinction of blasting the A’s first home run at Sutter Health Park, doing so in the March 31 home opener vs. the Seattle Mariners.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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This effectively removes the distinction between mainstream and AI stacks.—
Dinesh Subhraveti,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Amazon’s shares are down 13% year-to-date, bringing the company’s total valuation down by $316.8 billion since the start of this year.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Attractive valuation, with a catch On the surface, American Airlines beats Delta Air Lines in one key aspect: its stock is cheaper.—
GuruFocus,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Value.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/value. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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