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
Companies that get cash back will only be able to claim 90% of the face value of the credit, and it will be spread over five years.
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Club employees who violated the policy will be fined two times face value.
—Rob Maaddi, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2025
Though face value tickets are not currently available, ticket inventory can be found at inflated prices on the resale market– on Ticketmaster and on platforms including StubHub, TickPick, SeatGeek and more.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Beauty has evolved beyond a face value proposition, to one that really encompasses more broadly wellness and longevity.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for face value
Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Club employees who violated the policy will be fined two times face value.
—Rob Maaddi, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2025
Though face value tickets are not currently available, ticket inventory can be found at inflated prices on the resale market– on Ticketmaster and on platforms including StubHub, TickPick, SeatGeek and more.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Beauty has evolved beyond a face value proposition, to one that really encompasses more broadly wellness and longevity.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for face value
Recent Examples of Synonyms for face value
Noun
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Each percentage point decrease in a mortgage rate can save thousands or tens of thousands in additional cost each year, depending on the price of the house, according to Rocket Mortgage.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 Sep. 2025
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But beef prices soared — up 24% over five years — as drought has thinned herds and production costs have soared.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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List the balances, providers, account types, fees and investment allocations.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Changes are needed that address excessive fees, availability of tickets for fans at fair prices and keeping the process aligned with artists interests that benefit their fans.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
19 Sep. 2025
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The ultra-low-cost model clearly isn't providing customer satisfaction, even if the fares look cheap.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Scientists have developed a low-cost, compact power module that can be used in data centers, microreactors, and heavy-duty vehicles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Studies put misread rates between 10% and 35%, depending on conditions.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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In Kansas City, a K5 robot named Marshall helped lower crime rates at Brywood Centre, a shopping mall in the Southeast portion of the city, according to multiple television reports last summer.—
PJ Green
September 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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The system yields superior thermoelectric performance and higher average ZT values than previously reported p-type AgCuTe materials.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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For mainstream buyers seeking a capable 16-inch system, the key is timing—Dell’s ever-spinning carousel of deals can turn this safe bet into a standout value, earning it our Editors' Choice award for midrange desktop replacements.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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Apple has kept the list price of its entry-level MacBooks at $999, although there are two notable exceptions to this.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Year-to-date, average property sale prices in the luxury category remain higher than last year, despite more days on market and a lower close-to-list price ratio compared to the past five years.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
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Speaking of Raw, the cost of engaging with the weekly show’s young audience is a steal, with media buyers noting that the average unit price in this year’s upfront came in around $14,000 a pop.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Face value.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face%20value. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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