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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
Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
Although Connolly served as deputy speaker of Ireland’s lower house after being first elected in 2016, her win was widely viewed as continuing the recent trend of choosing a more independent president based on the candidate’s values.
—CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The same restrained values of democracy have always marked the White House—a stately house, but not an imperial one.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Align your tasks with your values, so your workload feels more purposeful and sustainable.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Taiwan’s transport ministry emphasized that the design balances aesthetic beauty, cultural values, and environmental sensitivity, ensuring the structure enhances mobility and tourism in northern Taiwan.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Instead, beverages of all consistencies, colors and nutritional values have taken the spotlight.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Lows will fall into the 30s with values at or below freezing across the northern & western suburbs of Baltimore/Washington DC.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The depreciation of any and all values unable to pay a loan shark’s rate of interest transforms the company of gentleman adventurers into a colony of anxious squirrels.
—Henry Freedland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2025
This is a team that truly values creative collaboration and takes big swings.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Mark Walter agreed to buy the Los Angeles Lakers in a deal that values the NBA team at $10 billion, although that has not yet been approved.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2025
This skillset, however, has gone down in value through the rise of modern analytics, which values getting on base and slugging more than making contact.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
In addition to the environmental benefits, DMUSD’s Child Nutrition Services team values the efficiency of using local produce.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
For families, homeowners, and anyone who values peace of mind, the future of safety is here with Baseus.
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
But for anyone with an expendable budget and who values high-quality design, easy setup, and a touch of luxury under the stars, the Thule Outset knocks it out of the park.
—Erica Zazo, Outside, 14 Oct. 2025
The school also values freedom of expression, Kornbluth wrote.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
Today, the fourth and fifth generations are largely leading the philanthropic drive, but the family’s vision and values were evident throughout the 20th century.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
Although Connolly served as deputy speaker of Ireland’s lower house after being first elected in 2016, her win was widely viewed as continuing the recent trend of choosing a more independent president based on the candidate’s values.
—CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The same restrained values of democracy have always marked the White House—a stately house, but not an imperial one.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Align your tasks with your values, so your workload feels more purposeful and sustainable.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Taiwan’s transport ministry emphasized that the design balances aesthetic beauty, cultural values, and environmental sensitivity, ensuring the structure enhances mobility and tourism in northern Taiwan.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Instead, beverages of all consistencies, colors and nutritional values have taken the spotlight.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Lows will fall into the 30s with values at or below freezing across the northern & western suburbs of Baltimore/Washington DC.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The depreciation of any and all values unable to pay a loan shark’s rate of interest transforms the company of gentleman adventurers into a colony of anxious squirrels.
—Henry Freedland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Only someone who values those titles extremely highly.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2025
This is a team that truly values creative collaboration and takes big swings.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Mark Walter agreed to buy the Los Angeles Lakers in a deal that values the NBA team at $10 billion, although that has not yet been approved.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2025
This skillset, however, has gone down in value through the rise of modern analytics, which values getting on base and slugging more than making contact.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
In addition to the environmental benefits, DMUSD’s Child Nutrition Services team values the efficiency of using local produce.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
For families, homeowners, and anyone who values peace of mind, the future of safety is here with Baseus.
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
But for anyone with an expendable budget and who values high-quality design, easy setup, and a touch of luxury under the stars, the Thule Outset knocks it out of the park.
—Erica Zazo, Outside, 14 Oct. 2025
The school also values freedom of expression, Kornbluth wrote.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for values
Noun
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Stock Chart IconStock chart icon When asked if declining oil prices were piling pressure on Saudi Arabia's economy and government revenue, Al Falih said that the country was not scaling back budgets and there were no cuts to public spending.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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With millions of additional packages moving through the system daily, the USPS temporarily raises prices to offset higher transportation, labor, and fuel costs.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Might these be distinctions without a difference?—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
28 Oct. 2025
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The traditional distinctions between linear and streaming are fading away for sports, however.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Burks treasures the memories of that trip.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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At resale, Kozlin estimates the collection could be worth around $3,000.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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In Deas’ case, the MIT Living Wage Calculator estimates that an adult living alone in Florence, South Carolina, would spend per year $10,184 for housing, $3,053 for medical expenses and $3,839 for food.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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It may be assumed that billionaires would be the last group of people to pick up a wealth guru’s book, but even those with eye-watering net worths crave ways to redefine their success.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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What are Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban’s net worths?—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Syclone may not have been fully appreciated during its day, but today, more than 30 years later, enthusiasts have caught onto its major virtues.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
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Administration can grow to model the virtues it should be made to preach.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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On the opposite side there was Gessime Yassine; technical, fleet-footed and skilful, and one of those silky wingers who loves to glide inside before delivering the sucker-punch pass.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The 61-year-old loves the hunt, and sifting through old belongings and hidden gems is what keeps him going.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Cunning and a team of 46 other researchers published a grim study in the journal Science on Thursday that assesses the damage caused by a historic 2023 marine heat wave in Florida.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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Morton assesses this political and royal insider’s tactics and actions through often turbulent times in the book — and believes his bond with the Windsors was closer than anyone's.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Values.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/values. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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