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Definition of valuednext

valued

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verb

past tense of value

Example Sentences

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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
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 Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026 Polymarket was last valued at $15 billion, and Forbes covered the deal that originally made Coplan a billionaire.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
  • Our hearts are with Carla’s family and loved ones during this devastating time.
    Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • An environmental consultant, Sorensen, 60, was deeply spiritual — conscious of and connected to the Earth, and her loved ones, in many ways.
    Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • But sometimes, that’s the type of unassuming restaurant treasured most by loyal customers.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2026
  • There was a fluidity to their performance that treasured passion over technical precision.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Coulter estimated Thursday that the library system receives one request per year.
    Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
  • One scientist estimated the Nepal-China flood wave roared down the first nearly 14 miles at a speed of 120 mph.
    Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The main Wekiva River was designated by Congress in 2000 as a protected National Wild and Scenic River.
    Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026
  • This includes Ukraine, where the Russian language recently lost protected status.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Newer nonprofits also appreciated the opportunity to expand their networks.
    James Pollard, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Still, the people around her appreciated her work, and this likely motivated her.
    Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
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
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
Verb
  • For hundreds of thousands of years, our species has enjoyed the warmth and protection of a good fire before bedtime.
    Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • During their weeks-long hiatus, Navarro enjoyed vacationing with loved ones, while Goldberg shared clips of her attending art shows across Europe.
    Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

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“Valued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valued. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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