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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
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Then, once standardized, they can be aggregated in a meta-analysis to produce a single value, the SMD.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2025
Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 14 Jan. 2025
That potential growth was the lure for Swedish private equity fund EQT to lead a $1 billion investment into Flix in July, valuing the company at $3.4 billion.
—Iain Martin, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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That was followed by reasons such as the break-down of old bathroom décor and improving a home's resale value.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Then, once standardized, they can be aggregated in a meta-analysis to produce a single value, the SMD.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2025
Verb
The platform, valued at $20 billion in a 2021 funding round, boasts backing from tech giants like Alibaba and Tencent, and venture capital funds like DST Global and Hongshan Capital.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 14 Jan. 2025
That potential growth was the lure for Swedish private equity fund EQT to lead a $1 billion investment into Flix in July, valuing the company at $3.4 billion.
—Iain Martin, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for value
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Ripple, a crypto company, gave $5 million worth of its cryptocurrency to the inaugural committee.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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It is recommended to store at least one gallon of water per person per day for several days, as well as multiple days’ worth of food that does not require refrigeration, cooking or other special preparation, according to the federal government disaster preparedness website Ready.gov.Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025
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Sensing that this dad was open to being chatted up, Colvin sat next to him and tried to use raw honesty to his advantage.Brendan I. Koerner, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
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That actually worked to Naperville North’s advantage.Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Cabinet was meeting well past the beginning of the Jewish Sabbath, a rare occurrence and a reflection of the moment’s importance.Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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What to Know During the visit, Kate served a breakfast of cereal and fruit to the kids and was told by staff about the importance of a nutritious diet.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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The banter in the green rooms before and after a show are core memories that all of us comics will treasure forever.Christian Holub, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Greg's memory will forever be treasured by his family, dearest friends, colleagues and all who loved him.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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In Virginia a state report last year estimated his shuttered mines face $230 million in reclamation liabilities, far more than any other miner in the state.Christopher Helman, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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For example, the ongoing Framingham Heart Study, which began in 1948, yielded a mathematical model to estimate a patient’s coronary artery disease risk based on their individual health information, rather than the average population risk.Aaron J. Masino, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
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The town’s relatively affordable land prices provide ample space for farming, gardening, and homesteading, with many properties offering several acres, perfect for cultivating crops or raising livestock.Meghan Bernd, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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Voters said throughout the campaign that their top concern was inflation, specifically prices.Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
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Right now, the Knicks hover on the edge of that distinction.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 19 Jan. 2025
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The distinction between a diplomatic negotiator and an intelligence operative is vague in the region, and Mr. Burns’s arrivals and departures could be stealthy.Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Frankfurt had placed a valuation of €80million (£67.1m; $82m) on their forward while it is believed City were initially looking to pay in the region of €60m (£50.4m; $61.5m).David Ornstein, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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Steele has performed property valuation work for Porter County, Portage Township, and Calumet Township.Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Value.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/value. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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