valued 1 of 2

adjective

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as in loved

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valued

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verb

past tense of value
1
as in treasured
to hold dear a nation that values individualism and self-reliance

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2
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
Verb
The plan to consolidate FIFA’s commercial and event operations into a new commercial subsidiary valued at $20 billion is off the table, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in a statement. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2026 Leaders must cultivate environments where staff feel valued and heard, connecting them to purpose. — Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The proposal would have created a commercial arm called FIFA Forward Enterprise, which was being valued at $20 billion. — Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 31 July 2026 The Pick-4 ticket was valued at $2,600, Florida Lottery said. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 31 July 2026 And in India, that playing field is the country’s mammoth wedding industry, valued at $130 billion by US investment firm Jefferies in 2024, second in the world only to China. — CNN Money, 30 July 2026 Kalshi, which the president’s son also advises, was valued at $22 billion in May after its trading volume more than tripled. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 24 July 2026 Both companies, which are each valued at nearly $1 trillion, are gearing up for potentially massive initial public offerings that could land as soon as this year. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 24 July 2026 Experience and professional judgment may be becoming more highly valued. — Felysha Walker, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valued
  1. loved
  2. treasured
  3. estimated
  4. protected
  5. appreciated
  6. assessed
  7. cherished
  8. enjoyed
Adjective
  • The Dallas Police Department says a teenager and a young girl who went missing early Wednesday have now been safely located and are being reunited with loved ones.
    — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Others utilize programs for hospice care to look after loved ones, or small-business loans to open a new storefront or hire a new employee.
    — JD Vance, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of loved
Verb
  • The Ritz-Carlton is the gold standard of hospitality, and Merit’s formulas are treasured among A-listers like Martha Stewart and Katie Holmes for good reason.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 22 July 2026
  • The question of cultural appropriation Cultural appropriation is generally defined as when people from a dominant culture adopt or exploit a cultural practice that is treasured by another culture, without properly understanding the history or context of that practice.
    — Jeremy David Engels, The Conversation, 23 June 2026
Definition of treasured
Verb
  • The agency estimated that, with or without toll lanes, I-77 would see a 25% increase in traffic by 2050, meaning the roadway will see over 200,000 cars a day.
    — DJ Simmons August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission estimated the subsidies cut the average stand-alone drug plan premium by $26 in 2025 and by $16 in 2026.
    — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of estimated
Adjective
  • By the 1980s, only 375 pairs were counted, prompting the state to place the bird in protected status in 1983, citing habitat loss to housing development and agriculture.
    — Bay City News, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • For example, Paris has an aesthetic aversion to window units and rooftop HVAC systems, which helps explain why installing air-conditioning typically requires special permission from authorities, especially in protected or historic areas.
    — Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
Definition of protected
Verb
  • Vaulted ceilings, oversized windows, and a very mid-century modern common area create a zen backdrop that will be particularly appreciated after a long drive.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The lines form images of animals that can be fully appreciated only from planes or viewing towers.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of appreciated
Verb
  • Marquez’s best offering is a changeup, which one member of the organization assessed a 70-grade on the 20-80 scouting scale.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The recurring fuel and service operations can be assessed through margins, contracts, customer retention, and cash conversion.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of assessed
Adjective
  • The Inn at Langley opened in 1989, becoming a cherished getaway for guests craving a blend of island time and all-American charm, only about an hour away from Seattle.
    — Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Universities must evolve into learning organizations, balancing cherished traditions with ongoing institutional renewal to remain relevant and effective in a rapidly changing world.
    — David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of cherished
Verb
  • But as the temperature hit at least 100 degrees on Friday and Saturday, not everyone enjoyed a fun day out.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Inside, left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker — who hasn’t played the position full-time since his rookie year — enjoyed one of his best practices as a Patriot.
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of enjoyed

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