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as in treasured
to hold dear
a nation that values individualism and self-reliance
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as in estimated
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
values his stocks at $150,000 or thereabouts
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Recent Examples of valued
Pamela Kan, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022
This especially applies to their most valued and essential employees.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Dec. 2021
Rebecca Schneid, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Gas turbines are valued for their efficiency, reliability, and versatility, so they are used in power plants, aviation, and various industrial settings.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Providing a customer signature experience means a valued and distinctive experience for your customers based on the foundational elements of expert guidance, confidence in the project schedule and appreciation of their business.
—Pamela Kan, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022
This especially applies to their most valued and essential employees.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Dec. 2021
Adjective
The piece had been valued at $500,000 on the open market, but the man was later arrested.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Gas turbines are valued for their efficiency, reliability, and versatility, so they are used in power plants, aviation, and various industrial settings.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valued
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Very little of her work is available on any streaming platform, so the opportunity to catch her leading the orchestra live is an opportunity to be treasured.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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While small dinner parties and other intimate gatherings are treasured, Southern kitchens are also known to have a bit of an open door policy.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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More than 3,000 people were estimated to be at the event, according to the university's police chief, Jeff Long.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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It is widely estimated that fighters are given a smaller share of the organization's revenue compared to athletes in other leagues and fighting promotions.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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To combat isolation amid shorter days, keep in touch with loved ones, NextStep4MentalHealth advises.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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These non-invasive scans typically start at around $2,500, but can be the ideal gift for a loved one.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Daltorio agrees and recommends balancing bold wallpaper prints with a few moments of rest via solid colors and negative space, so the pattern can be truly appreciated.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fergus McCaffrey While context informs and amplifies the viewing experience, Jacobs’ abstract paintings may be appreciated without these backdrops.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That compares to only one-third of countries assessed a decade ago, at a time when roughly the same number were also advancing.—
Matthew Tostevin
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Power generation and transmission operations continue to be assessed.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After walking away from the semi-protected working environment of Anderson’s film, Hoffman followed the advice of some peers and enrolled in an acting school in New York to hone his craft.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
27 Aug. 2025
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The study underscores the threat extreme heat poses to birds in tropical regions and helps explain why birds are dying even in remote and protected areas, typically considered havens of biodiversity.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The enticing breakfast spread includes French toast, eggs, and oatmeal and can be enjoyed in the dining room or on the patio.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
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OpenAI and the Big Tech players have enjoyed a good head start with their respective foundation AI models, while Beijing has long considered AI a strategic priority.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Maximum power is rated at 680 hp, with the car boasting a 0-60-mph (97-km/h) time of 4 seconds.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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The device is also IP68 rated for dust and water resistance.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Valued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valued. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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