1
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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2
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
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Anthony said both coaching staffs praised the tours, highlighting their value on and off the court.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 13 May 2025
Brody Miller, New York Times, 13 May 2025
The Senate countered with a plan that included providing a sales-tax exemption on clothes and shoes valued at $75 or less.
—Jim Turner, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2025
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Noun
For me, the best value plays right now for anyone looking to fade the Thunder are the Pacers, who could very well upset the Knicks (but probably would not pose a real threat to the Thunder) and the Timberwolves.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Anthony said both coaching staffs praised the tours, highlighting their value on and off the court.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 13 May 2025
Verb
Detective Gillis’ uniform pants, valued at approximately $80, were damaged beyond repair.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 13 May 2025
The Senate countered with a plan that included providing a sales-tax exemption on clothes and shoes valued at $75 or less.
—Jim Turner, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for value
Noun
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That means the toilet would deliver about 10 days' worth of camping use for a family of four before requiring a charge or re-bagging (assuming each person averages one bowel movement a day).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 May 2025
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It’s made with a deeper capacity that the brand claims can hold more than three weeks’ worth of stuff.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Build combinations for maximum impact The most powerful advantage comes from unique combinations.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The researchers found that the flamingos use the motion of water to their advantage, combining techniques to funnel water—and the invertebrates within it—to their mouths.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
Noun
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But until then, parents will want to reinforce to their kids the importance of helping out with tidying up around the house.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
16 May 2025
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Environments that support psychological needs, such as relatedness, reduce procrastination and emphasize the importance of a connected culture.—
David Nour,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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An increase in both the trading and the price of gold – which has been treasured for millennia – is a long-standing reaction to instability and fear in the economy.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The sheer numbers are enormous: Americans treasure almost 90 million dogs and 74 million cats, along with fish, reptiles, birds, hamsters, gerbils, rabbits and poultry.—
Staff report,
USA Today,
6 May 2025
Verb
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Bernie Madoff Bernie Madoff, infamous for the largest Ponzi scheme in U.S. history, lost a personal net worth estimated at $823-$826 million before his 2008 downfall.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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That’s dramatically quieter than the 75 decibels that retailer Tractor Supply Co. estimates as the volume of an average push mower.—
Tyler Hayes,
PC Magazine,
10 May 2025
Noun
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While improvements in jobs and wages would likely underpin a moderate economic recovery, Akazawa said that risks remained in consumer sentiment and consumption from sustained price hikes.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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The starting price for single-day Epic Universe tickets is $139 for the general public.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Noun
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This distinction is more urgent than ever as AI makes surface-level content alarmingly easy to produce.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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That distinction unequivocally belongs to Scheffler, who revealed why that is the case after his PGA Championship victory.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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While no energy stock is immune to weaker commodity prices, Sorbara thinks that his top picks are best positioned on a relative valuation basis due to their attractive assets with low breakeven levels, strong free cash flow and the potential for superior capital returns.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
18 May 2025
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The stock currently trades at attractive valuations compared to historical averages, suggesting significant upside potential as discretionary spending rebounds.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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“Value.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/value. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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