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as in prices
the amount of money for which something will find a buyer
the real value of that house is close to a million dollars
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as in distinctions
a quality that gives something special worth
defending the democratic system's intrinsic values
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as in treasures
to hold dear
a nation that values individualism and self-reliance
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as in estimates
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
values his stocks at $150,000 or thereabouts
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Recent Examples of values
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Companies with larger market cap values, such as the top 25 listed below, generally tend to by more stable, while smaller companies can offer higher volatility, but greater growth potential.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
With heat index values expected to top 90°, five @Pittsburgh Healthy Active Living (HAL) Senior Centers will serve as Cooling Centers Mon, Jun 29 - Thu, Jul 2.
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Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
This is where the AI workday becomes a values-revealing system.
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Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Accepting the honor, Hill reflected on the values that have guided her career.
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Spin Staff,
SPIN,
29 June 2026
There are the shows where our values and obsessions were shown (and shaped) by what was on our screens.
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Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
And that’s important to a team that values run prevention more than most.
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John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Makers of chips and memory components have seen parabolic upswings in their share values since the end of March, with the SOXX ETF soaring 84% over that period.
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Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
In contrast, the Dutch have pursued a different vision of the good life—one that values security, balance, and community over material wealth.
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Steven Delco,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
The Edge base case values the remaining company at approximately $235 per share after the reverse split, compared with a technical price of about $219.
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The reward is giving a meaningful piece a second life with someone who values it.
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Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
SpaceX formally agreed Tuesday to buy Cursor in an all-stock deal that values the company at $60 billion.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Our ideal patient is someone who values quality, precision, aesthetics and long-term health.
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La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2026
Take ten quiet minutes to sketch a new workflow, then present the calmer version to a manager or client who values results.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
Noun
The values imparted to me throughout my public school education — equal opportunity, impartial justice, respect for expertise, basic honesty — have been abandoned by a new breed of politician that has turned governance itself into a blood sport.
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Companies with larger market cap values, such as the top 25 listed below, generally tend to by more stable, while smaller companies can offer higher volatility, but greater growth potential.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
With heat index values expected to top 90°, five @Pittsburgh Healthy Active Living (HAL) Senior Centers will serve as Cooling Centers Mon, Jun 29 - Thu, Jul 2.
—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
This is where the AI workday becomes a values-revealing system.
—
Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Accepting the honor, Hill reflected on the values that have guided her career.
—
Spin Staff,
SPIN,
29 June 2026
There are the shows where our values and obsessions were shown (and shaped) by what was on our screens.
—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
And that’s important to a team that values run prevention more than most.
—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Makers of chips and memory components have seen parabolic upswings in their share values since the end of March, with the SOXX ETF soaring 84% over that period.
—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Verb
The deal, made for cash and shares of Rocket Lab stock, values Iridium at about $8 billion.
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
In contrast, the Dutch have pursued a different vision of the good life—one that values security, balance, and community over material wealth.
—
Steven Delco,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
The Edge base case values the remaining company at approximately $235 per share after the reverse split, compared with a technical price of about $219.
—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The reward is giving a meaningful piece a second life with someone who values it.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
SpaceX formally agreed Tuesday to buy Cursor in an all-stock deal that values the company at $60 billion.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Our ideal patient is someone who values quality, precision, aesthetics and long-term health.
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La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2026
Take ten quiet minutes to sketch a new workflow, then present the calmer version to a manager or client who values results.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for values
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The government sets prices One basic reason why doctors earn a lot is that medical care costs a lot, researchers say.
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Shop these Fourth of July deals now — prices start at just $8.
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Those distinctions are often overlooked in public discussions of the case, where the narrative frequently centers on faulty blood testing rather than the specific crimes for which she was convicted.
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So we're not characterized by geographical distinctions, northern, southern, western, can all have a unity.
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Ellison treasures loyalty above all else.
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My grandmother treasures a mink coat her father bought her more than 60 years ago.
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The United Nations estimates that gang violence has killed over 2,300 people in Haiti since the beginning of this year.
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Using Google Maps, NBC News estimates that the video shows that at least eight apartment blocks have been levelled, along with shops and other stores along the roadside.
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The prospect of a windfall from OpenAI’s upcoming IPO lifted Son’s fortune even higher after net worths were locked in for the list.
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In California, voters may see a ballot referendum this fall on whether to impose a new 5% tax on people with net worths of more than $1 billion, echoing similar proposals that have been introduced in Congress.
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Focusing on the height of quality at every opportunity, KULAKOVSKY is an active articulation of practice, proof that there are many virtues beauty can possess.
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Qualcomm’s investor day featured video endorsements from the CEOs of Meta and Microsoft, Mark Zuckerberg and Satya Nadella respectively, and senior executives from Amazon and Google extolling the virtues of Qualcomm’s tech.
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Her extroverted big sister, on the other hand, loves being out and about, exploring new places, unruffled by noise or crowds.
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Fans immediately jumped on board with the theory, since Taylor has played the venue eight times and famously loves the Big Apple.
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However, his premise inaccurately assesses blame.
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The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio assesses the complete picture of quality across thousands of stocks, not just a single factor, retains the 30 strongest selections, and re-balances them with careful discipline.
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“Values.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/values. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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