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
Club employees who violated the policy will be fined two times face value.
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Rob Maaddi, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2025
If some owners of such bonds want cash, the only way they can be made attractive to buyers is by lowering the sale price below the face value of the bond.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025
That means each penny costs 370% of its face value, compared to 276% for each nickel.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 June 2025
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
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Rob Maaddi, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2025
If some owners of such bonds want cash, the only way they can be made attractive to buyers is by lowering the sale price below the face value of the bond.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025
That means each penny costs 370% of its face value, compared to 276% for each nickel.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 June 2025
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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The department also said Uber and its drivers impose impermissible surcharges by charging cleaning fees for service animals and cancellation fees to riders who are denied service.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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According to the official site of Enhanced Games, along with the appearance fee and bonus, each event will carry a total prize money of $500,000.—
Paras J. Haji,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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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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Which enterprise strategies will unlock the most value as organizations race to move from experimentation to full-scale adoption?—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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There was also plenty of fluff, not really containing enough nutritional value to be called word salad.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The list price for the hardcover will be a whopping $38.—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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The list price, without coverage, for certain COVID vaccines is over $100.—
Isabella Murray,
ABC News,
28 Aug. 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 17 Sep. 2025.
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