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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
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 12 July 2025
More chances for rain come to Kansas City Friday night after a hot and humid day, with heat index values forecast near 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
—Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 10 July 2025
The report also valued the Philadelphia Eagles at $7 billion, but the team in December sold a minority stake at a valuation of $8.3 billion.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 10 July 2025
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Noun
Take this Dior set, with a serum, cream, and lotion packed away in a plush travel bag—a $219 value for just $160!
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 12 July 2025
More chances for rain come to Kansas City Friday night after a hot and humid day, with heat index values forecast near 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
—Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
Verb
To refresh: His pay package was structured as a moonshot mega grant initially valued at $2.6 billion before soaring along with shareholders’ fortunes as high as $56 billion.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 10 July 2025
The report also valued the Philadelphia Eagles at $7 billion, but the team in December sold a minority stake at a valuation of $8.3 billion.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for value
Noun
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Police arrested a man who allegedly tried to carry almost $3 million worth of drugs in his suitcase in Atlanta.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Both prevailed, and went on to receive billions of dollars’ worth of federal contracts, clearing the way for others.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Noun
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With the advantage of a year in the NBA in his favor, Buzelis showed a much higher ability to handle the ball in traffic.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Kansas State has beaten the Jayhawks 16 straight times, but Missouri owns a razor-thin advantage in the Border War.—
Blake Toppmeyer,
The Tennessean,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Indoor facilities have grown in importance as MLS considers aligning its schedule with the biggest global soccer leagues.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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Powell, whose term as Fed chair ends on May 15, 2026, also sought to underline the importance of insulating central bankers from political pressure.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Ron Duke treasured the Guadalupe River more than anything.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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Sink Into a Hot Stone Bath For as long as anyone can remember, Bhutanese have treasured hot stone baths.—
JOE YOGERST,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Verb
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In 1988, the value of the 48-piece set was estimated at $500,000.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
9 July 2025
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In the United States, it is estimated that 100,000 wolves were killed for their pelts each year between 1870 and 1877, according to the International Wolf Center.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
9 July 2025
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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Keep reading for more deals on indoor and outdoor rugs from Wayfair while prices are discounted up to 88%.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Disinformation — the purposeful bending of, or negating, the truth — is used to destroy reputations, shatter trust, change political regimes, win at all costs, and muddy our distinctions between what is real and true, and what is blatantly false and biased.—
Davia Temin,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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At least one member appeared to struggle to understand the distinction between a vaccine’s efficacy and its effectiveness.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
3 July 2025
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That’s about how much market value Tesla lost during 2025’s first half, more than six times the total valuation of Ford.—
Derek Saul,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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The provision comes after legislative debate, and takes effect on May 1, 2027, enabling transactions based on the state comptroller's valuation of the metals at the time of sale.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
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“Value.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/value. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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