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verb

Synonym Chooser

How is the word value different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of value are appreciate, cherish, prize, and treasure. While all these words mean "to hold in high estimation," value implies rating a thing highly for its intrinsic worth.

values our friendship

When might appreciate be a better fit than value?

While the synonyms appreciate and value are close in meaning, appreciate often connotes sufficient understanding to enjoy or admire a thing's excellence.

appreciates fine wine

When is it sensible to use cherish instead of value?

The meanings of cherish and value largely overlap; however, cherish implies a special love and care for something.

cherishes her children above all

Where would prize be a reasonable alternative to value?

While in some cases nearly identical to value, prize implies taking a deep pride in something one possesses.

Americans prize their freedom

When can treasure be used instead of value?

The synonyms treasure and value are sometimes interchangeable, but treasure emphasizes jealously safeguarding something considered precious.

a treasured memento

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of value
Noun
In 2025, Wine Institute data shows that exports to Canada fell to 12%, a $357 million loss in export value. Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026 Carrie Underwood, Gary Sinise and other stars have publicly expressed their love for America over the years, using their platforms to celebrate the country's values, freedoms and those who serve it. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Verb
Crow also highlighted that the president took his first flight yesterday on a brand-new Air Force One, a gift from a foreign government valued at roughly $400 million. Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 July 2026 For this study, Ocampo-Peñuela and Neate-Clegg dove into how traits that humans value in birds (like their colors and sounds) may impact their risk of extinction. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for value
Recent Examples of Synonyms for value
Noun
  • The nonpartisan watchdog group Taxpayers for Common Sense has questioned both the huge amounts of money for the wall-building and whether taxpayers are getting their money's worth.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • Chesnot | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer.
    Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Still, some experts say the lack of awareness may delay some eligible adults from taking advantage of the new coverage and getting on the treatments immediately.
    Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 28 June 2026
  • The Dodgers took full advantage of the Padres’ defensive mistakes to jump-start their offense.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • There is no public address system reminding some fans the importance of a looming third down.
    Sam McDowell Updated July 3, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • The importance of falling well has only grown as players have adapted movement patterns from clay and hard courts to grass.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Compulsively interesting and beautifully written—there is something to treasure on every page.
    Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026
  • Luca and Gerardo treasure their parents' heritage with joy and dedication.
    Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
  • People magazine at the time estimated the wedding cost $1 million and noted the event included four bands and a fireworks show.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • Buyers purchasing a new or used EV from a company with headquarters in California can claim the discount regardless of the vehicle price.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Don’t be fooled by their jaw-dropping price; the flats boast a luxe look thanks to their low profile and—of course—glove silhouette.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • The film carries a further distinction as one of the first war features shot entirely in Bali.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2026
  • It is earned through transparency, verification, and a clear distinction between fact, inference, and speculation.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Weaker global markets, which have impacted tech stock valuations, and the turbulent performance of SpaceX’s recent massive IPO were among the top concerns cited by insiders who have made the case that patience is a virtue.
    John Kell, Fortune, 1 July 2026
  • This framework is grounded in my research on billion-dollar entrepreneurs — founders who started ventures and remained in leadership until those ventures exceeded $1 billion in both sales and valuation.
    Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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“Value.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/value. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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