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
Some retailers offer discounts off the face value of the card, which can make up some or all of the fees.
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Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Unlike individual bonds, which repay their face value at maturity regardless of interest rate fluctuations, bond funds are highly sensitive to rate changes and this can add to the volatility of the portfolio, especially if stock prices fall and interest rates go up at the same time.
—Raul Elizalde, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The Broncos have remained a popular watch with tickets going for 35% above face value on the secondary market as recently as last year.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2025
Remember, in bonds, par equals $1,000 face value so, for example, a 50-bond par trade is $50,000.
—Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Unlike individual bonds, which repay their face value at maturity regardless of interest rate fluctuations, bond funds are highly sensitive to rate changes and this can add to the volatility of the portfolio, especially if stock prices fall and interest rates go up at the same time.
—Raul Elizalde, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The Broncos have remained a popular watch with tickets going for 35% above face value on the secondary market as recently as last year.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2025
Remember, in bonds, par equals $1,000 face value so, for example, a 50-bond par trade is $50,000.
—Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for face value
Recent Examples of Synonyms for face value
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The price for this ability to outrun inflation by a sizable margin and compound wealth has been periods of painful and unforeseeable declines.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Adding to its desirability, Sunnybrook offers incredible value with lot prices starting at just $70,000—a rare find in Johnson County.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2025
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Dealership Gifts Electric Car to Woman Who Found Racial Slur on an Oil Change Sticker from a Different Dealership (Exclusive) The library, which doesn’t impose late fees anymore, estimated what the fine would have been if late fees still existed for them just for fun.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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These prices don’t include tax, title, and other fees.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2025
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And most of the reason is there’s too much government regulation keeping people from being able to build houses at a reasonable cost.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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These outings often came at a significant cost, as presidential golf trips require Air Force One travel, as well as extensive U.S. Secret Service protection and security disruptions in the local area.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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In offering these temptingly low rates, Tesla is solving a short-term problem of generating income from its cars.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Another study that looked at U.S. outbreaks between 1989 and 1991 put the rate of SSPE at roughly 1 out of every 4,600 measles cases.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2025
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At likely his lowest value ever now is a good time to try and trade for the veteran tight end.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Conversely, the slower application growth for elite institutions may signal a need to rethink their value proposition in a changing higher education landscape.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Our favorite robot vacuum and mop is currently on sale for $500, a full $300 off its normal list price, the lowest price yet for this relatively new and well-equipped device.—
Brad Bourque,
WIRED,
11 Mar. 2025
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Fourth quarter prices fall, rates rise Home list prices fell slightly (-4%) in the fourth quarter, after adjusting for inflation.—
Nerdwallet,
Orange County Register,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Face value.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face%20value. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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