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as in value
the relative usefulness or importance of something as judged by specific qualities
money alone cannot determine the true worth of some things
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as in cost
the amount of money for which something will find a buyer
one surefire way to determine the actual worth of a painting is to sell it at auction
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as in wealth
the total of one's money and property
the entrepreneur's worth is well over 100 million dollars
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Recent Examples of worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, the rapper's net worth is $20 million, which could climb higher if the rapper ventures into the world of sports ownership.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
The senator’s personal wealth has exploded since his 2016 presidential run, with book advances and royalties propelling his net worth to around $3 million.
—Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Jan. 2025
Ripple, a crypto company, gave $5 million worth of its cryptocurrency to the inaugural committee.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
At Least 20 Arrested on Looting Accusations During California Wildfires: 'Zero Tolerance'
More than $200,000 worth of goods was allegedly stolen from the home, CBS News reported.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
The senator’s personal wealth has exploded since his 2016 presidential run, with book advances and royalties propelling his net worth to around $3 million.
—Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Jan. 2025
Ripple, a crypto company, gave $5 million worth of its cryptocurrency to the inaugural committee.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
At Least 20 Arrested on Looting Accusations During California Wildfires: 'Zero Tolerance'
More than $200,000 worth of goods was allegedly stolen from the home, CBS News reported.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worth
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Diversity focuses on representation, equity focuses on fairness and impartiality, and inclusion relates to a sense of belonging and value no matter an employee's background.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
25 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, while Ford famously swept the three podium spots, the car on offer failed to finish, though its rarity and contribution to motorsport history add to its blue-chip value.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
25 Jan. 2025
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Community parking districts will keep the 45% of the revenue that is being generated within their districts from current parking rates, but any of the surplus revenue collected from the fee hikes will be used to fund other eligible costs currently funded by the general fund.—
Emily Alvarenga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Each kit is $35 plus shipping costs—and purchase quickly, as these usually sell out weeks before Valentine's Day.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
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Still here for him Roki Sasaki seemingly has an endless wealth of resources at his disposal with the Dodgers.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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Don’t just be an employee; owning a business is one of the best ways to build real wealth, says De Leon.—
Monica Hunter-Hart,
Forbes,
1 Feb. 2025
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And if so, is that a price the WNBA is willing to pay to stay true to its values?—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
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This will bring prices up when housing demand begins to recover in the spring.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Such efforts can help strengthen the protection of digital assets and customer data while addressing the evolving demands of API security.—
Michael Nicosia,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Data protection of organizations’ digital assets and consumer information is one of the critical areas where such collaboration is essential, especially as consumers place more emphasis on their personal data security.—
Michael Nicosia,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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And then later, Elon Musk was saying those guys don't have the money.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Trump cited a freeze on new money for all U.S. foreign aid, his notice of a U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement and his order ceasing diversity, equity and inclusion programs across the federal government, among other things.—
Will Weissert and Thomas Beaumont,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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And Sasaki, who could have changed the Padres’ fortunes amid a quiet yet turbulent offseason in San Diego, went from playing catch at Petco Park to signing a minor-league deal with the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.—
Dennis Lin,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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Melania—after biding her time for decades, then striking at exactly the right moment—may wind up with a larger personal fortune than all of them.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes,
1 Feb. 2025
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Her home takes its cues from Milan design, mixing vintage and artisanal pieces, a style Elsesser has been drawn to since her many travels to Italy’s fashion capital.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
24 Jan. 2025
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Pyramid of the Magician, Uxmal (Yucatán) Photo by Richie Chan/Shutterstock The Maya were never centralized in one capital.—
John Newton,
AFAR Media,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Worth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worth. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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