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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
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Then, to estimate climate impact, these EI values were plugged into DLR’s contrail and climate models (a contrail plume model and a global climate model).
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
And then helps to build values such as empathy and curiosity, in children.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Property values that were walking distance to the Grapevine TEXRail station increased as twice the rate as property in the city as a whole, Andreski said referencing a Trinity Metro economic impact study.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Entrepreneurs can look for moments where values meet action and use those as narrative anchors.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
These numbers matched my experience and showed values that roughly aligned with the other devices.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
As Firecracker realizes during a marketing brainstorm with VP Ashley Barrett, Oh Father, Vought producer Courtenay Fortney, and the Worm, the basic values of Jesus Christ don’t sell anymore.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Many of your readers likely already espouse Indigenous values—or would claim to—yet their own lives and the world at large remain largely unchanged.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 22 Apr. 2026
Dan Daley, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The organization clearly values him.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
That should concern anyone who values stability in our elections, regardless of party.
—Dan Daley, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
For anyone who values craftsmanship and artistic tradition, this gallery rewards a slow, attentive visit.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Yet the city's assessment system values properties far below their market value.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Safety is often an underrated position in the NFL, and the Panthers typically have filled it with role players rather than potential stars (although Tre’von Moehrig’s $51-million contract proves that this regime values it more than previous ones have).
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
If a team values elite size at cornerback then Delane could potentially fall.
—Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
The proposal also runs into challenges with how the city values property.
—Martha E. Stark, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
But the king said despite the fundamental disagreement between the countries, the United States inherited its democratic values from the United Kingdom.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Then, to estimate climate impact, these EI values were plugged into DLR’s contrail and climate models (a contrail plume model and a global climate model).
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
And then helps to build values such as empathy and curiosity, in children.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Property values that were walking distance to the Grapevine TEXRail station increased as twice the rate as property in the city as a whole, Andreski said referencing a Trinity Metro economic impact study.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Entrepreneurs can look for moments where values meet action and use those as narrative anchors.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
These numbers matched my experience and showed values that roughly aligned with the other devices.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
As Firecracker realizes during a marketing brainstorm with VP Ashley Barrett, Oh Father, Vought producer Courtenay Fortney, and the Worm, the basic values of Jesus Christ don’t sell anymore.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Many of your readers likely already espouse Indigenous values—or would claim to—yet their own lives and the world at large remain largely unchanged.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
That should concern anyone who values stability in our elections, regardless of party.
—Dan Daley, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The organization clearly values him.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
That should concern anyone who values stability in our elections, regardless of party.
—Dan Daley, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
For anyone who values craftsmanship and artistic tradition, this gallery rewards a slow, attentive visit.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Yet the city's assessment system values properties far below their market value.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Safety is often an underrated position in the NFL, and the Panthers typically have filled it with role players rather than potential stars (although Tre’von Moehrig’s $51-million contract proves that this regime values it more than previous ones have).
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
If a team values elite size at cornerback then Delane could potentially fall.
—Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
The proposal also runs into challenges with how the city values property.
—Martha E. Stark, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for values
Noun
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Meanwhile, the cost of living is on the rise and market-rate housing prices continue to be out of reach for a lot of people without subsidies.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Trump told Americans on Thursday to expect higher prices as the war continues.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Among its many distinctions, SPLC is known for bankrupting the Ku Klux Klan.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Kings narrowly cleared the playoff hurdle with the lowest point total, worst goal differential and other ignominious distinctions among postseason qualifiers in a season where goals and wins, particularly in regulation, were rather infrequent.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
26 Apr. 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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The Congressional Budget Office estimates a nearly $300 billion shortfall in the HTF over the next 10 years, with the fund becoming insolvent starting in 2028.—
Andrew Stasiowski,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Hochul estimates that about 13,000 non-primary homes in New York City valued at $5 million or more will be subject to the tax.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 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
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When million-dollar net worths were rare, a $1 million home purchase felt like a clear signal of having made it.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If Mickelson was cast as the chief antagonist, Rory McIlroy emerged as the protagonist, the white knight extolling the virtues of the Tour and the golfing establishment.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Even simpler was the milky white porcelain that eventually became the primary production of the Joseon’s official kilns, its austerity felt to be more in keeping with the virtues of Confucianism.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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University of Oregon chemist Christopher Hendon loves his coffee—so much so that studying all the factors that go into creating the perfect cuppa constitutes a significant area of research for him.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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The gorgeous Monarch butterfly loves this flower in particular.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sue Halpern assesses the current threat of digital warfare and how the Administration may have weakened American defenses.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Board of Equalization today oversees the state’s 58 county assessors, assesses the property of railroads and certain utilities, collects alcoholic beverage tax and plays a part in administering taxes on insurers.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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