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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
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
And for vegans, undeclared dairy or eggs can affect health or ethical values.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Amid the early-spring lightness of the filmmaking, Fukada values softly plainspoken earnestness of emotion, as his repressed, recessive characters learn to listen to their own impulses in the general stillness that surrounds them.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 May 2026
The second answer that an economist might give for the existence of a money world on top of the physical world is that the network of money values and payments coordinates the concrete physical activity that produces the building.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Land use regulations were legally justified as preventing nuisances, but in reality, the goal of many municipal leaders was to promote socially and racially homogenous neighborhoods, protect property values and keep property taxes low.
—Michael Schill, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Oakland's housing market is seeing some of the steepest price declines in the country, with home values falling sharply as sellers, buyers and real estate agents navigate a difficult market.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 12 May 2026
His steals average last season ranked among the better marks in the Summit League and showcased the defensive activity Missouri values in its guard rotation.
—Aaron Segal, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Money, self-worth, and personal values are undergoing a profound transformation.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
The two-time Oscar winner, who has starred in movies including Training Day, Philadelphia, and Malcom X, also values paying it forward while hitting new career heights.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Bungalows sit alongside vintage shops, dive bars and farm-to-table restaurants, attracting a crowd that values walkability and personality over uniformity.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
New York’s antiquated assessment system values properties far below their market value and leaves a small number of apartments valued at $5 million or more.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Miller is also the rare veteran who shows up, fights anyone, and never causes problems behind the scenes — the kind of pro the company quietly values more than most casual fans realize.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Israel is the one country in the Middle East that protects Christians, that values Christians, that-- embraces Christianity.
—CBS News, 10 May 2026
Edmonton management values Kapanen enough to bring him back for another year.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 8 May 2026
Georgia greatly values stability.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Noun
Assayas takes a cynical and clichéd view regarding temptation and corruption, worldly rewards of security and pleasure, even ego and pride, while having nothing to say about the transformations envisioned or the values embodied in the exercise of political authority.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
And for vegans, undeclared dairy or eggs can affect health or ethical values.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Amid the early-spring lightness of the filmmaking, Fukada values softly plainspoken earnestness of emotion, as his repressed, recessive characters learn to listen to their own impulses in the general stillness that surrounds them.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 May 2026
The second answer that an economist might give for the existence of a money world on top of the physical world is that the network of money values and payments coordinates the concrete physical activity that produces the building.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Land use regulations were legally justified as preventing nuisances, but in reality, the goal of many municipal leaders was to promote socially and racially homogenous neighborhoods, protect property values and keep property taxes low.
—Michael Schill, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Oakland's housing market is seeing some of the steepest price declines in the country, with home values falling sharply as sellers, buyers and real estate agents navigate a difficult market.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 12 May 2026
His steals average last season ranked among the better marks in the Summit League and showcased the defensive activity Missouri values in its guard rotation.
—Aaron Segal, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Money, self-worth, and personal values are undergoing a profound transformation.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Verb
Excellent public schools and classic New England architecture draw families looking for a community that values education and neighborhood character.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
The two-time Oscar winner, who has starred in movies including Training Day, Philadelphia, and Malcom X, also values paying it forward while hitting new career heights.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Bungalows sit alongside vintage shops, dive bars and farm-to-table restaurants, attracting a crowd that values walkability and personality over uniformity.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
New York’s antiquated assessment system values properties far below their market value and leaves a small number of apartments valued at $5 million or more.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Miller is also the rare veteran who shows up, fights anyone, and never causes problems behind the scenes — the kind of pro the company quietly values more than most casual fans realize.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Israel is the one country in the Middle East that protects Christians, that values Christians, that-- embraces Christianity.
—CBS News, 10 May 2026
Edmonton management values Kapanen enough to bring him back for another year.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 8 May 2026
Georgia greatly values stability.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for values
Noun
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Trump’s approval ratings have fallen to below forty per cent, the Iran war grinds on, and gas prices have been rising, as has inflation.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Average prices in California remain above $6 per gallon.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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As missile strikes, drone attacks and maritime disruptions linked to Iran ripple across the region, insurers and policyholders are scrutinizing how those distinctions hold up in practice.—
Contessa Brewer,Dawn Giel,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Its star, Louise Lasser, graced the covers of People, Newsweek, and TV Guide, back when those distinctions really meant something.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Ellison treasures loyalty above all else.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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My grandmother treasures a mink coat her father bought her more than 60 years ago.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwards Mazza estimates the supply and demand imbalance could extend into 2028 due to AI demand and the data center hyperscaler build-out.—
Josh Romero,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the World Economic Forum estimates that 39% of core job skills will change by 2030, with entry-level roles most exposed to automation pressures.—
Victor Fang,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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According to a 2024 Bank of America study, 48 percent of American families with net worths between $5 million and $20 million reported having or planning to establish funding their own organizations by 2029.—
Angelica Villa,
ARTnews.com,
1 May 2026
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The measure, proposed by Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW), a union representing more than 120,000 California health care workers, would impose a one-time 5% tax on Californians with net worths of $1 billion or more.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sharon had submitted a dozen couplets about the virtues of stay-at-home motherhood, as well as a rhyming list of reasons to believe in God.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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One of the many virtues of the Old Colony Mennonite church is silence.—
Maria Giesbrecht,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Zvyagintsev loves a red herring almost as much as a cosmically depressing visual joke, like the tiny picture of Putin hanging over a boardroom.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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The Heat loves Mitchell, but any chance for Miami to land him likely would come in 2027 free agency, it at all.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
Verb
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However, BofA Global Research assesses that labor market outcomes depend more on an economy's ability to adapt through skills, institutions, and workforce quality.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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The test assesses applicants on situational judgement, with the goal of measuring applicants’ empathy and professionalism.—
Anil Oza,
STAT,
15 May 2026
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“Values.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/values. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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