VALUES Synonyms: 128 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of value

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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values

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verb

present tense third-person singular of value

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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Noun

Call it Comer 2035, a vision separate from the system’s broader Elevate 2035 plan that would articulate Comer’s pediatric-specific values and commitments. — Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 Two common ones include beliefs about whether someone will listen and share information and whether someone shares your values. — John C. Besley, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 Jia found that many of the current chatbots did not include features that embodied human values including trust, well-being and calmness. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026 Choose one routine that supports your energy and your values. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 Building on the spirit of the inaugural edition, this year’s chapter introduces new voices and evolving formats while remaining grounded in the festival’s—and Patina’s—core values. — Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026 Online sportsbook giants like DraftKings and FanDuel have seen their stock values fall sharply in the last year. — Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026 For West, Chesney’s most important asset is his personal values. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 Someone who hears that their city needs flood infrastructure to protect neighborhood property values is processing an adaptation message without ever using the word. — Jamil Wyne, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Verb

The free market rate is different from the official rate, which values the rial 29% higher against the US dollar. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026 At the top of the range, the offering values Shein at roughly $27 billion — a fraction of its pandemic-era peak valuation. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026 Nigeria values its untapped mineral deposits at more than $700 billion, and some recent milestones this year speak to the sector’s promise. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Offering Paid Volunteer Hours Giving employees paid volunteer hours strengthens engagement by showing them the company values more than just profit, building pride and connection to the community as well as the workplace. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Sophie, who lives in Greater Manchester, is looking for a partner who values her on the inside and would rather spend a low-key night with her than have a big night out. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 While the eventual use of the military can’t be ruled out for a president who values unpredictability, that option is being pushed to the back burner, the people said. — Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026 Scarcity is a major driver that pushes sports team values higher. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 2026 An excessive heat warning is in effect for central Missouri, where heat index values up to 109 degrees are possible. — Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for values

Noun

Trump faces mounting pressure to address high gas prices as the war in Iran on Friday reached a six-month milestone with no conclusion in sight.

— Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
New research from SellCell tracked trade-in prices across the last three Apple launches.

— Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Corruption talk blurs the distinctions between these three distinct things.

— Robert Boatright, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Grip is phenomenal, as are the electric motors These differences are subtle but important distinctions that bolster the 849 as a more refined follow-up to the SF90.

— Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of distinctions

Noun

As funds funnel toward AI startups, Dacombe is one of a growing number of (really) young founders hitting billion-dollar net worths.

— Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The eye-popping gains of Nvidia, Micron, Alphabet and other AI stocks have helped inflate the net worths of millions of Americans by lifting the value of their retirement nest eggs, college savings plans and brokerage accounts.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of worths

Noun

We were inculcated with the importance of charity, love toward all, good works and humility, and urged to carry those virtues into adulthood.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
This distinction matters because several of these characteristics can actually be virtues.

— Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of virtues

Verb

PrecivityAD2 is a single blood test that quickly assesses the proteins amyloid and tau, using mass spectrometry to measure plasma Aβ42/40 and p-tau217/np-tau217.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026
Based on the degree of impact, the system identifies key stakeholders, assesses potential options, and prioritizes.

— Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

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