as in price
the monetary figure that is printed or shown on something (such as a coin or bill)
We paid $100 for tickets that had a face value of $50.
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Recent Examples of face value
The face value, or principal, the term, or the period of time before the principal must be repaid, the rate of interest and when it will be paid are specified.
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 1 June 2025
The Mansion This is the most expensive ticket at the Kentucky Derby ($22,000 face value) and the most private location on site.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The White House claimed that some reports show fans pay as much as 70 times the face value of tickets when buying from scalpers, with none of the profit going to the artists.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
Parents in Bascombe’s generation generally use emojis at their face value meaning or casually added onto the end of a text message, while young people often assign their own creative or ironic connotations to the symbols.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 1 June 2025
The Mansion This is the most expensive ticket at the Kentucky Derby ($22,000 face value) and the most private location on site.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The White House claimed that some reports show fans pay as much as 70 times the face value of tickets when buying from scalpers, with none of the profit going to the artists.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
Parents in Bascombe’s generation generally use emojis at their face value meaning or casually added onto the end of a text message, while young people often assign their own creative or ironic connotations to the symbols.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for face value
Noun
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And make no mistake: Corn prices hold a lot of sway over ADM stock, since the company is a major player in commodity trading.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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That's part of the reason, combined with a front-loading of imports by companies, why prices have been slow to rise.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Archway provides a no-obligation offer within 24 hours, can pay cash and close within three days or on a future date of the seller’s choice, and there are no fees or commissions to pay.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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Even without the harsher import fees Trump recently announced, economists have been predicting a notable slowdown in growth the rest the year.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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In an interview, Missouri State senior associate athletic director Casey Hunt made no bones about the fact that the stunt/A&T twofer was a gender-equity play, noting the relatively low cost and high roster capacity of both sports, especially post-House.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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As of Monday, July 14, the cost of gas is down by 14 cents a gallon in the state, including South Florida.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Trump revealed the new rates in letters to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Truth Social over the weekend.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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Likewise, the rates of depression, anxiety, obesity, and sleep apnea increased, as did rates of autism, developmental delays, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
14 July 2025
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Even so, there’s a couple reasons Agyemang could still improve his value despite his somewhat advanced age of 24 in soccer terms.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Finally, there is a potential hidden artificial intelligence value here.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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Special Offer The upcoming Prime Day sales will feature the 128 GB version of the iPhone 16e on sale for £494, representing a discount of more than £100 off the list price in the Apple Store.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Overall, discounts across U.S. retailers will range from 10% to 24% off list prices with apparel expected to have the biggest deals at 24%, Adobe said.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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“Face value.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face%20value. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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