face values

Definition of face valuesnext
plural of face value
as in fees
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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Noun
  • Any class member that wants to object to the settlement or request for attorneys’ fees must do so no later than 21 days prior to the settlement hearing.
    Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Tickets for the Sunset Concerts re $75 general, $125 VIP and $25 plus fees for East Palo Alto residents with ID on entry.
    Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • An extended strike threatened to disrupt the industry, which could ultimately drive up prices, said Jennifer Martin at Colorado State University’s animal sciences department.
    Katie Langford, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Oil prices have surged since the United States and Israel struck Iran at the end of February, unleashing a war that has run for more than a month and effectively closed the key shipping artery.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • These platforms must forge collaborative networks that mutually reinforce one another and establish a rigorous framework that makes the cultural values of the biennial format legible, tangible, and palpable to various segments of society in the immediate locale and across the continent.
    Smooth Nzewi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Our alt data is also supportive given moderating pressures in range resale values and strong special vehicles’ appreciation.
    Michael Bloom, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • At a time when festivals like Sol Blume, Goldensky and Breakaway have been cancelled or postponed, citing costs or unforeseen circumstances, Channel 24 credits the Sacramento community as the key to their success.
    Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Putting even a small piece of trash in the recycling stream or non-compostable items in the compost bin can require additional effort to re-sort at processing facilities, which increases costs and energy usage, or contaminates the entire process altogether, ultimately creating more trash.
    Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Others, such as Susan Braverman, also reported feeling stretched thin after being required to work in stressful conditions with higher-than-normal callout rates while not receiving compensation.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Those rates apply to bags checked more than 24 hours before departure.
    Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Face values.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face%20values. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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