VALUED Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of valued

as in loved

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verb

past tense of value

as in treasured

to hold dear a nation that values individualism and self-reliance

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as in estimated

to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding values his stocks at $150,000 or thereabouts

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Recent Examples of valued

Adjective

As automation within organizations increases, human connection will become more valued and unique, enabling companies who use it wisely to gain a competitive advantage. — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021

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King and his group have provided that support (valued at around $25,000 per student) plus mentors and life-success training for 189 students since 2014. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 OpenEvidence was valued at $12 billion following a funding round announced in January 2026. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Just as solid waste was valued as fertilizer, urine was a commodity in Roman industry due to its ammonia content. — Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026 College student Julie Pierre, 21, feared the worst when her 350 rolls failed to arrive at Hollywood’s Yellow Green Farmers Market last Saturday — and suspected the Uber courier had vanished with her sweet delivery (valued at $3,100). — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026 The Golden State Valkyries, an expansion team in 2025, were valued at a record $1 billion, more than any women’s sports team in history. — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Three years later, cryptocurrency company Ripple funded every open project on the site nationwide, some 35,647 campaigns, with a gift valued at $29 million. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 Last year, the domestic microdrama industry was valued at nearly $15 billion, according to market research firm DataEye, almost double the market size for box-office feature films in the country. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026 Polymarket was last valued at $15 billion, and Forbes covered the deal that originally made Coplan a billionaire. — Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for valued

Adjective

After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones.

— Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
No details about the funeral service have yet been released, though TMZ reported that her family is planning a small ceremony in Nashville for her closest family and loved ones.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of loved

Verb

Several areas in the park also are closed, as damage is assessed, and the park service encouraged visitors to check closures before arriving.

— Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
The investigation took two years and involved building a statistical model that assessed nearly every county in the country.

— Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of assessed

Adjective

The cherished cult classic from 1985 is an ideal showcase for Curry’s impeccable physical humor and timing.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
With the gym restored, Gallatin Shalom Zone plans to double enrollment in its youth programs and introduce new sports leagues to keep children active and engaged year-round, while also preserving a cherished local landmark.

— Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of cherished

Verb

Open for breakfast and lunch, the eatery sticks largely to the classics—think omelets, pancakes, eggs Benedict, and plenty of biscuits, best enjoyed smothered in gravy, of course.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
Growing up in Minnesota, my family and I enjoyed the usual holiday traditions at Christmas time.

— Nicole Russell, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026