1
as in treasured
to hold dear
a nation that values individualism and self-reliance
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2
as in estimated
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
values his stocks at $150,000 or thereabouts
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Recent Examples of valued
Pamela Kan, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022
This especially applies to their most valued and essential employees.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Dec. 2021
Bloomberg, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
This card’s value is nowhere near the original price, but it’s still valued at $583,629 by Card Ladder.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Providing a customer signature experience means a valued and distinctive experience for your customers based on the foundational elements of expert guidance, confidence in the project schedule and appreciation of their business.
—Pamela Kan, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022
This especially applies to their most valued and essential employees.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Dec. 2021
Verb
The company was valued at about $15 billion in a 2021 funding round led by Dragoneer Investment Group, a Discord spokesperson said at the time.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
This card’s value is nowhere near the original price, but it’s still valued at $583,629 by Card Ladder.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valued
Adjective
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Your 8th House of Psychology hosts Mercury, whose quincunx with unstoppable Jupiter in your sign could stir up important talks about money and trust with a loved one.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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Remittances from loved ones abroad, part of the vast Venezuelan diaspora, have become lifelines for many families.—
Mery Mogollon,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While dingoes are treasured, they’re also acknowledged as dangerous.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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However, his Patek Philippe Nautilus, which was gifted from his father and was worth £120,000,, was his most treasured.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
20 Jan. 2026
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Researchers estimated that about 75% of this higher risk was explained by other LE8 factors, rather than sleep timing alone.—
Dr. Joseph Wendt,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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And an earlier assessment of the global market, from 2016 in Springer Nature, estimated it at anywhere from $40 billion to $200 billion.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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All the villas are secluded, surrounded by trees, well back from the main path and removed from the beach, so the lights don’t disorient the protected sea turtles.—
Kim Foley MacKinnon,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Representatives from the developer said on Monday that the city's ordinance did not list the blacksmith shop as a protected landmark and that demolition is in the best interest of the community.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Black History Activities for Younger Kids Here are some examples of Black history activities that can be appreciated by families of younger children all year long.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2026
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Sonny appreciated that Pretti comforted and cared for Kimberly, too.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
PEOPLE,
25 Jan. 2026
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Maduro’s capture, the assassination of Quds force chief Qassem Soleimani and the strikes on Iran’s nuclear program all correctly assessed their adversary’s relative inability to defend themselves or strike back.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Library officials announced the closure Friday, directing patrons to the Prairie Creek Branch Library at 9609 Lake June Road while repairs are assessed.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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History buffs can come learn more about the most cherished collections on display, such as glowing minerals.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Atlanta will be a cherished checkpoint for fans of what might be college football’s all-time most remarkable tale.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This dish is best enjoyed shortly after it’s made.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Citi has enjoyed a 70% adoption rate of its proprietary AI tools, according to 2025 fourth-quarter findings, and colleagues across 84 countries interacted with the bank’s AI tools over 21 million times.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Valued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valued. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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