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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
NBC news, 31 May 2026
Claims that solar farms lower property values, damage watersheds and industrialize valuable farmland are based on hyperbole rather than facts.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 1 June 2026
Anthropic now eclipses its rival, which was valued at $852 billion in March.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
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Noun
James Talarico is out there showing the values of loving your neighbor as yourself and the parable of the Good Samaritan that says that everyone is our neighbor.
—NBC news, 31 May 2026
Claims that solar farms lower property values, damage watersheds and industrialize valuable farmland are based on hyperbole rather than facts.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
Verb
In 1998, Rodrigues de Oliveira Silva was convicted of stealing rare magazines from Brazil’s National Library Foundation, material then valued at roughly $750,000.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 1 June 2026
Anthropic now eclipses its rival, which was valued at $852 billion in March.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for value
Noun
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The suspects returned to the 2100 block of Peralta Boulevard on May 13 and stole $5,000 worth of additional cable, according to police.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Associates insist Sherman has the money to do that, and his net worth reportedly is close to $3 billion.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The Monarchs banged out 10 hits, stole three bases and took advantage of nine walks, six errors, four hit batters and three wild pitches.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Coffey added eight rebounds and continues to further take advantage of the opportunity she has been given with her hometown team.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Her importance has been magnified by the absence of junior defender Presley Kannaka, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in the third game.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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During the panel, speakers noted the importance of establishing relationships with creators and social listening, which together enable brands to react to trending online conversations quickly and authentically.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
Verb
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It’s treasured for its buttery texture and rich flavor, which come from the fish’s high natural oil and omega-3 content.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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Designer Jean Patou first thought to create this ethereal scent during the Great Depression, as a potential revitalization of his business by offering something that could make someone feel rare and treasured with just a spritz.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Verb
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In Dnipro, the death toll was estimated to be 16, with over 40 people sustaining injuries, said regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Authorities estimate the passageway extended roughly 1,933 feet, reaching depths of about 55 feet underground and standing as tall as 4½ feet in some sections.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Spend time walking around, snapping photos, or visiting the small interactive museum, ZOOOM, where a short 3D film flies viewers over the mountain range; admission is included in the ticket price.—
Lauren David,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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The result has been higher prices for less reliable power.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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For museums and galleries, diversity replaced criticality as the primary criterion of social distinction, the way to demonstrate participation in a progressive critique of the social order.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The nearest town has the odd distinction of being renowned for ox-cart making.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Cisco’s stock is up more than 55% so far this year, lifting its valuation close to $500 billion as demand from AI hyperscalers takes its revenues to new records.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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In private markets, Anthropic leapfrogged OpenAI to become the most valuable AI startup in Silicon Valley, closing in on a $1 trillion valuation in its latest funding round as more LLM companies look to go public this year.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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“Value.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/value. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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