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verb

Synonym Chooser

How is the word value different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of value are appreciate, cherish, prize, and treasure. While all these words mean "to hold in high estimation," value implies rating a thing highly for its intrinsic worth.

values our friendship

When might appreciate be a better fit than value?

While the synonyms appreciate and value are close in meaning, appreciate often connotes sufficient understanding to enjoy or admire a thing's excellence.

appreciates fine wine

When is it sensible to use cherish instead of value?

The meanings of cherish and value largely overlap; however, cherish implies a special love and care for something.

cherishes her children above all

Where would prize be a reasonable alternative to value?

While in some cases nearly identical to value, prize implies taking a deep pride in something one possesses.

Americans prize their freedom

When can treasure be used instead of value?

The synonyms treasure and value are sometimes interchangeable, but treasure emphasizes jealously safeguarding something considered precious.

a treasured memento

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of value
Noun
Eighty-one percent of marketers say corporate responsibility and brand values now play a more prominent role in marketing decisions, and 60% of advertisers are willing to downgrade partners based on trust factors alone. Ascend Agency, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2025 Not value in a purely financial sense, but value defined by the impact of care on a person's health, well-being and experience. David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
Verb
The expansion Golden State Valkyries, sold for $50 million two years ago, are now valued at $500 million. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 24 July 2025 The $936 million worth of bitcoin the company converted to cash would currently be valued at over $3.5 billion. Ari Levy, CNBC, 24 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for value
Recent Examples of Synonyms for value
Noun
  • To many American consumers, Williams said, financial comfort means having enough net worth to meet their needs and wants.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 26 July 2025
  • Unlike Columbia’s conciliatory approach, Harvard has responded to these new threats, along with $2 billion worth of federal funding cuts, by suing the administration.
    Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Noun
  • Such facilities have flocked to the state for its competitive operating costs, low natural disaster risk and strong fiber infrastructure, among other advantages.
    Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
  • Demolish your environment for a strategic advantage.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • And Driving Talent Forward Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E, explains the broad impact and importance of the rookie test within the championship’s growth strategy.
    Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • Interiors are thoughtfully designed but are of secondary importance to the exterior, according to Invictus.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
Verb
  • Presumably, many more are still treasured as heirlooms.
    Karin Wulf, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 July 2025
  • Ron Duke treasured the Guadalupe River more than anything.
    Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
Verb
  • The park service estimated the value added to Grand Canyon's regional economy by park visitors was about $582 million in 2023.
    Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2025
  • There is more than 200 million pounds of trash estimated to be in the ocean, with many more entering every year.
    Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • Faced with rising prices on everything from rent to groceries, many Michiganders are scaling back on summer travel.
    Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 27 July 2025
  • Free return matchday travel to the stadium involved from anywhere in the host nation by public transport is included in the price of match tickets — a welcome concession in an otherwise expensive country.
    Cerys Jones, New York Times, 26 July 2025
Noun
  • This distinction allows for protocols that satisfy technical requirements while addressing privacy concerns through meaningful limitations on what data will actually be examined.
    Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • This distinction means that complexes like Gabriel House are subject to a different inspection, certification and regulatory process than Massachusetts nursing homes.
    Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • As of March, Anthropic closed its latest funding round at a $61.5 billion post-money valuation.
    Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 15 July 2025
  • Now, he’s raised $210 million at a $3.5 billion valuation.
    Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025

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“Value.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/value. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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