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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
Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Sep. 2025
Antimony also has hovered at record prices this year, with current values placing the mine’s reserve at about $3 billion.
—Kevin Fixler
september 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2025
In an interview, Allouche said that they were united in faith, a love for Israel, and a belief in American values.
—Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Based on its assessments in 2022, the WMO estimates that the ozone layer could recover to pre-ozone hole values (the aforementioned 1980s state) by 2066 over the Antarctic, by 2045 over the Arctic and by 2040 for the rest of the world.
—New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
Not only are soaring property values squeezing many people out of the housing market once again, but the accompanying tax increases are squeezing many families and retirees.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
In the 2000s bull run, the initial move doubled and tripled the values of companies across the board.
—Moneyshow, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The archbishop’s leadership in Denver has faced criticism by Catholic parishioners who disagreed with his anti-LBGTQ policies and statements, or took issue with his more conservative values impacting local parishes.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
Respecting the ambitions of Pierre Balmain, which is the ambition to be an international house while keeping its values.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
While journeying through the meticulous sign of Virgo — an Earth sign that values practicality and discernment — the love planet isn’t easily swayed by grand gestures.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
More Michael Owens/Getty Images/Michael Owens/Getty Images Baltimore still values Henry quite highly, standing tall as an All-Pro caliber running back.
—Richard Pereira, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
OpenAI leads the pack (Forge values it at $324 billion), followed by four-year-old Anthropic at $178 billion, with xAI at $90 billion, according to Forge.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
Everyone values execution, but not everyone creates the conditions for it.
—Mo Trezies, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Tongue-in-cheek humor aside, Stoke’s target consumer is proud to be an American, and is also a family man who values hard work and self-reliance.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
The transaction values the company, which operates the region’s largest online property classifieds business, at around $2 billion, according to people familiar with the deal.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
But Lee also clearly values meeting collectors face-to-face.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
Speakers urged a bold infusion of conservative Christian values into public life.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Sep. 2025
Antimony also has hovered at record prices this year, with current values placing the mine’s reserve at about $3 billion.
—Kevin Fixler
september 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2025
In an interview, Allouche said that they were united in faith, a love for Israel, and a belief in American values.
—Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Based on its assessments in 2022, the WMO estimates that the ozone layer could recover to pre-ozone hole values (the aforementioned 1980s state) by 2066 over the Antarctic, by 2045 over the Arctic and by 2040 for the rest of the world.
—New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
Not only are soaring property values squeezing many people out of the housing market once again, but the accompanying tax increases are squeezing many families and retirees.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
In the 2000s bull run, the initial move doubled and tripled the values of companies across the board.
—Moneyshow, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The archbishop’s leadership in Denver has faced criticism by Catholic parishioners who disagreed with his anti-LBGTQ policies and statements, or took issue with his more conservative values impacting local parishes.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
Respecting the ambitions of Pierre Balmain, which is the ambition to be an international house while keeping its values.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
As someone who values her personal space, getting stuck in the middle seat can be too much to bear.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
While journeying through the meticulous sign of Virgo — an Earth sign that values practicality and discernment — the love planet isn’t easily swayed by grand gestures.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
More Michael Owens/Getty Images/Michael Owens/Getty Images Baltimore still values Henry quite highly, standing tall as an All-Pro caliber running back.
—Richard Pereira, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
OpenAI leads the pack (Forge values it at $324 billion), followed by four-year-old Anthropic at $178 billion, with xAI at $90 billion, according to Forge.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
Everyone values execution, but not everyone creates the conditions for it.
—Mo Trezies, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Tongue-in-cheek humor aside, Stoke’s target consumer is proud to be an American, and is also a family man who values hard work and self-reliance.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
The transaction values the company, which operates the region’s largest online property classifieds business, at around $2 billion, according to people familiar with the deal.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
But Lee also clearly values meeting collectors face-to-face.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for values
Noun
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This gives shoppers two full days to score the best discounts and wow-worthy low prices.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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New residential property prices fell year-on-year during August in 65 out of 70 cities surveyed by the NBS, data also showed.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This article does not go into detail on the distinctions.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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In death, those distinctions have vanished.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The line’s latest fall drop is full of the very accessories that Gaines treasures most.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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The young designer treasures seeing recipients’ reactions firsthand.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Marketplace Pulse estimates Amazon had 21 times the number of sellers that Walmart had at the end of 2024.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Paige Tortorelli,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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Paudel's team estimates dE01+09 entered the group several billion years ago as a young, star-forming galaxy.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Where large institutions once dominated early and growth-stage financings, family offices, operators, and high-net-worths are increasingly filling the gap.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Many might think that only savvy investors, pioneering founders, and rising CEOs become millionaires overnight—but employees are reaping seven-figure net worths from the successes of their companies, too.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ironically, the old-school virtues (honesty, excellent service, treating people right) are the edgiest competitive strategy in the cutthroat modern market.—
Boris Kontsevoi,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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For a show to steadfastly champion such virtues felt revelatory, as did its ensemble of actors who didn’t fit Hollywood’s usual expectations of age, sexuality, or body type.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In his leisure time, Atharva loves learning about digital marketing and watching soccer matches.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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Imagine knowing a fan has attended five shows in a year, loves heavy metal, drinks mocktails and always buys merch.—
Geoff Robins,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The firm ranks 10th out of 649 firms on this year’s HEC-Dow Jones large buyout performance rankings, an annual list compiled by HEC Paris Business School professor Oliver Gottschalg that assesses aggregate performance over a 10-year period.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The weighting for the Statista Smart Hospitals Maturity Survey (SSHMS), which assesses the implementation and usage of smart technologies in hospitals, increased from 15 to 20 percent of the total score.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Values.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/values. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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