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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
Peter Tonguette, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
Those values were widely touted by Republicans, including by President Trump himself during his first term.
—Mark Sandy, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Further, like Roosevelt, Trump's agenda has also discarded traditions long valued by both parties: a commitment to free trade, an acceptance of birthright citizenship, and a belief that America should play a leading role in the world, among others.
—Justin Peck / Made By History, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Past Republican presidents were content to dawdle on tax cuts and entitlement reform, but Trump, understanding that the values of America are communicated through its art and entertainment, has instead sought to impose his fairly common and generally decent tastes on popular culture.
—Peter Tonguette, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
Those values were widely touted by Republicans, including by President Trump himself during his first term.
—Mark Sandy, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
The residence belongs to an executive at Bayer, the German pharmaceutical company valued at nearly $50 billion which makes medicines such as Aleve and Aspirin.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Further, like Roosevelt, Trump's agenda has also discarded traditions long valued by both parties: a commitment to free trade, an acceptance of birthright citizenship, and a belief that America should play a leading role in the world, among others.
—Justin Peck / Made By History, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for value
Noun
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Cannon-Brookes has a net worth of $13.9 billion according to Forbes' real-time data.—
Yessar Rosendar,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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There are thefts of paintings worth millions, and then there are thefts of objects of lesser monetary value whose worth cannot be entirely quantified.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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In fact, Roan’s leaning into them to her advantage, queering the rote masculine country references and taking to task the men who leave their girlfriends with unfinished business.—
Justin Curto,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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Many felt more comfortable with traditional propeller planes, despite the Comet’s advantages.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Their three-part field trip program teaches them how plants are propagated, the importance of composting and how to prepare simple, nutritious recipes.—
Jen Nation,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Singh also emphasizes the importance of in-person social engagement as well as the value of boredom.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
18 Mar. 2025
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An encore to the heartening day Sunday that the team and school will always be able to treasure in and of itself.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
3 Mar. 2025
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Theroux treasures every silly little turn his cocky boss man gets to take.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The company estimates this takedown prevented more than $27 million in victim losses.—
Sam Sabin,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025
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But the damage this time (estimated at $14 billion by the World Bank) and a years-long economic crisis in Lebanon, precludes quick solutions.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
11 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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This is a reflection on the season the Penguins have had and ticket prices.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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But there is an important distinction to make between a goalkeeper kicking long and passing long; Maresca’s primary issue is with the former and his desire to avoid simply gifting possession back to the opposition.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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That's an important distinction as some other operators currently require a winning wager in order to see a bonus.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Hence, despite its extremely high valuation, the stock appears attractive but volatile, which supports our conclusion that DXCM is a tricky stock to buy.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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JPMorgan’s head of Asia Pacific equity research, James Sullivan, said valuations are extremely attractive relative to global counterparts in markets such as China, where investor positioning continues to be extremely low.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Value.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/value. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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