as in price
the monetary figure that is printed or shown on something (such as a coin or bill)
We paid $100 for tickets that had a face value of $50.
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Recent Examples of face value
His audience was larger—lines curving around blocks, scalpers demanding hundreds above face value.
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Stephen Metcalf, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2024
Dynamic pricing allows for ticket costs to fluctuate based on demand, but all too often, the end result is that prices surge far beyond face value for high-profile performances.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 30 Sep. 2024
Prices were still above face value but nothing compared with those in the US and Canada.
—Cynthia Moss, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
Each platform offers different payout rates, which can range from 70% to 92% of the card’s face value, depending on the retailer and the demand for that particular brand.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Stephen Metcalf, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2024
Dynamic pricing allows for ticket costs to fluctuate based on demand, but all too often, the end result is that prices surge far beyond face value for high-profile performances.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 30 Sep. 2024
Prices were still above face value but nothing compared with those in the US and Canada.
—Cynthia Moss, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
Each platform offers different payout rates, which can range from 70% to 92% of the card’s face value, depending on the retailer and the demand for that particular brand.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for face value
Recent Examples of Synonyms for face value
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And given its volatility, any government purchases or sales could have an outsized impact on bitcoin's price.Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Lisa Pauline Mattackal, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Studies show that when physician practices are acquired by hospitals, their prices increase by over 14%.Sally Pipes, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The network also agreed to pay $1 million in legal fees to the law firm of Trump’s attorney, Alejandro Brito.Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, the network will pay $1 million in legal fees to Trump's attorneys.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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The team further suggests that doming smaller-scale tracks, like the half-mile Bristol Motor Speedway, could serve as a manageable prototype, estimating costs at $80 million.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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The cost for the tasting menu increased from Somni’s original iteration, as well.Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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One 2018 study in the journal Nature found that Antarctica lost around 3 trillion metric tons of ice from 1992 to 2017, with the rate of loss increasing from about 76 billion metric tons per year before 2012 to 219 billion metric tons per year in most recent years.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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The economists compare rates of ADHD diagnoses on Halloween to the ten weekdays before and after.Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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By providing a straightforward transparency and consumer alignment business model, LIR is a bold advocate for consumer empowerment and bespoke value.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Thanks to all who have shared their perspectives, especially those who have been considerate of others' values and beliefs.Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) offers exceptional value at $799.99, taking a whole $200 off the list price.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 3 Dec. 2024
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At Google, it’s reduced from the list price of $1,099 by $150 to $949.David Phelan, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Face value.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face%20value. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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