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as in value
the relative usefulness or importance of something as judged by specific qualities
money alone cannot determine the true worth of some things
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as in cost
the amount of money for which something will find a buyer
one surefire way to determine the actual worth of a painting is to sell it at auction
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as in wealth
the total of one's money and property
the entrepreneur's worth is well over 100 million dollars
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Recent Examples of worth
His net worth has fallen by over $14 billion on Thursday, as Tesla’s stock price drops and share prices for his newly public SpaceX remain flat.
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Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Gomez frosted her little black dress with over $40,000 worth of diamond jewelry.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Golden visa holders already investing in the country will now be able to buy one home worth at least $3 million.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Assessed values are only one metric that can be used to evaluate a property’s worth.
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George Avalos,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
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Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Gomez frosted her little black dress with over $40,000 worth of diamond jewelry.
—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Golden visa holders already investing in the country will now be able to buy one home worth at least $3 million.
—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Assessed values are only one metric that can be used to evaluate a property’s worth.
—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for worth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worth
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Household incomes average $376,741, and home values average $2 million.
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The Central African country is the world’s largest producer of cobalt and controls vast stores of copper, gold, and lithium; its mining sector is estimated to hold $24 trillion of mineral value.
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Trump tied this regular seasonal sale to his claims that his administration lowered costs for consumers, from gas prices to eggs.
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Roberts said his product would be less expensive on a per-square-foot basis than traditional construction but declined to cite figures because individual site conditions affect the overall cost.
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Its themes of power, wealth, consumerism and American identity remain as relevant as ever.
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Alphonse Provinziano, managing partner of Provinziano & Associates law firm in Beverly Hills, also pointed to the mismatch in wealth in assessing possible spousal support for Kelce.
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Buyers purchasing a new or used EV from a company with headquarters in California can claim the discount regardless of the vehicle price.
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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.
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North Field on Tinian, which was once the busiest airport in the world, was shut down after the war but is undergoing renovation to become an alternate base to Guam as Washington tries to disperse its assets around the region.
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If Washington intends to withdraw forces, assets or capabilities, allies need a roadmap and a timeline.
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For the superstar whose private jet is tracked, whose every appearance is documented and whose movements become global headlines within minutes, an arena transformed into a private world may be the closest thing to privacy that money can buy.
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Multiple network insiders said Tuesday afternoon that no clear front-runner has emerged for James, but that money will not drive the decision.
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His focus is what happens on the pitch, including the fortunes of Hyam and Cacace, who were obviously absent when the rest of the squad reconvened in Wrexham on Tuesday to kick off pre-season training.
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By holding onto their investments, investors can continue building their wealth while deferring taxes, helping their fortunes grow over time.
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The action required is not cultural goodwill but actual capital, flowing from institutions, from investors, and from women with wealth toward the work of building these tables.
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Downtown Sacramento was awash in Dodger blue as thousands of fans poured into the capital city for a three-game series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the A’s that concludes Wednesday.
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“Worth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worth. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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