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as in prices
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 distinctions
a quality that gives something special worth
defending the democratic system's intrinsic values
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as in treasures
to hold dear
a nation that values individualism and self-reliance
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as in estimates
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
values his stocks at $150,000 or thereabouts
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Recent Examples of values
Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
Nicole Kidman adds just the right amount of menace as a villainous taxidermist, but the heart of the movie lies in its celebration of kindness, decency and family—values that feel refreshingly radical in our cynical times.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Fortunately, Swift and Kelce seem to share similar values and are publicly supportive of each other’s careers, but for many people, ideas about what a man or woman is supposed to do can be an obstacle, Lutter said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
For all the talk of conflicting values, the Tesla Diner has assimilated effortlessly into the local custom of charging fries separately from the burger.
—Joe Joyce, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
What do our paper choices say about our brand values?
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
But Berry did not draw conclusions about whose values were ultimately right.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Jamie Hopkins, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
But Lee also clearly values meeting collectors face-to-face.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Mark Walter agreed to buy the Los Angeles Lakers in a deal that values the NBA team at $10 billion.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The new deal reportedly values the restaurant at roughly $400 million.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
Bill gravitates towards Tammy (Jane Levy), his daughter-in-law and the only other person in his rambunctious household who values contemplation and repose.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Severing these ties would be something team owner Richard Childress, who values loyalty, would not do without great hesitation.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Israel values the work of journalists, medical staff, and all civilians.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
The decrease in property values is what the agency said prompted it to step in and set the nearly 7% increase for all 2024 residential property valuations.
—Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
Nicole Kidman adds just the right amount of menace as a villainous taxidermist, but the heart of the movie lies in its celebration of kindness, decency and family—values that feel refreshingly radical in our cynical times.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Fortunately, Swift and Kelce seem to share similar values and are publicly supportive of each other’s careers, but for many people, ideas about what a man or woman is supposed to do can be an obstacle, Lutter said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
For all the talk of conflicting values, the Tesla Diner has assimilated effortlessly into the local custom of charging fries separately from the burger.
—Joe Joyce, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
What do our paper choices say about our brand values?
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
But Berry did not draw conclusions about whose values were ultimately right.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
While the average person values their digital assets at nearly $200,000 according to our Bryn Mawr Trust 2024 Digital Assets Survey, fewer than 15% have an estate plan that covers them.
—Jamie Hopkins, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
But Lee also clearly values meeting collectors face-to-face.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Mark Walter agreed to buy the Los Angeles Lakers in a deal that values the NBA team at $10 billion.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The new deal reportedly values the restaurant at roughly $400 million.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
Bill gravitates towards Tammy (Jane Levy), his daughter-in-law and the only other person in his rambunctious household who values contemplation and repose.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Severing these ties would be something team owner Richard Childress, who values loyalty, would not do without great hesitation.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Israel values the work of journalists, medical staff, and all civilians.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for values
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Many remain concerned about how much extra tariffs ultimately will drive up prices on many items even more.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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The shakeups are the latest at a time when restaurants are squeezed between a labor shortage, rising food prices and a loss of customers as diners cut back on spending.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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Gongs include a Grand Prize, a special jury prize as well as distinctions for design, know-how and gemstones.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Legal operations often involve context, judgment and subtle distinctions that automation isn’t yet equipped to handle.—
Jens Erik Gould,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The line’s latest fall drop is full of the very accessories that Gaines treasures most.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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The young designer treasures seeing recipients’ reactions firsthand.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Among families that receive the credit, about two-thirds will see their credit increase from the changes according to Tax Policy Center estimates, with an average increase of $380.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Goldman estimates that hyperscaler capex has totaled $368 billion so far this year.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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And as investments into AI continue to boom, so do the net worths of billionaires working in them.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
13 Aug. 2025
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These are increasingly the homes of the ultra-wealthy — those with net worths exceeding $30 million.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Yet reinterpreted through the lens of family capital, these qualities become virtues.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Becoming a saint In the Catholic faith, sainthood is reserved for those who have lived a life of heroic virtues, offered their life for others or died for their faith, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Although the Angeleno normally loves a hot food bar, this one has been mostly picked over, save for a meager pyramid of breakfast burritos.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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In his leisure time, Atharva loves learning about digital marketing and watching soccer matches.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The district assesses students around phonics and phonemic awareness (the ability to hear individual sounds in words) and separates kids into small groups for more individualized instruction.—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Carry progression assesses the percentage of a player’s ball carries that move their team significantly closer to an opposition’s goal — in football speak, the ability to move their team up the pitch.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Values.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/values. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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