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as in value
the relative usefulness or importance of something as judged by specific qualities
money alone cannot determine the true worth of some things
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as in cost
the amount of money for which something will find a buyer
one surefire way to determine the actual worth of a painting is to sell it at auction
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as in wealth
the total of one's money and property
the entrepreneur's worth is well over 100 million dollars
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Recent Examples of worth
That doesn’t include October’s Hurricane Milton, which battered the area, blowing the Teflon roof off the Trop and causing what the city of St. Petersburg has estimated as $55.7 million worth of reconstructive damages.
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Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2025
In 2024, the company sold more than half a billion dollars’ worth of Poppis.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2025
Travelers are surprised that the duffel can hold almost a week’s worth of clothing on its own and relieved that the 19-inch spinner fits seamlessly into the overhead bin every time, even on budget airlines.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025
Cannon-Brookes has a net worth of $13.9 billion according to Forbes' real-time data.
—Yessar Rosendar, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2025
In 2024, the company sold more than half a billion dollars’ worth of Poppis.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2025
Travelers are surprised that the duffel can hold almost a week’s worth of clothing on its own and relieved that the 19-inch spinner fits seamlessly into the overhead bin every time, even on budget airlines.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025
Cannon-Brookes has a net worth of $13.9 billion according to Forbes' real-time data.
—Yessar Rosendar, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worth
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Wier initially didn’t receive credit for her connection series in the routine, lowering the start value.—
Henry Chappell,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
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No matter the event, the value always comes back to the relationships between the members and the emphasis on uncovering the value of a holistic approach to ambition and a life well lived.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Having an emergency fund prevents the need to use credit cards for these costs, which can increase debt if not paid off quickly due to interest.—
Víctor Rosario,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The scale and timing of price increases will likely vary depending on whether a model or its parts originates in the U.S., as well as a manufacturer’s assessment of its customers’ capacity to absorb higher costs, some experts said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2025
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The roster is filled with veteran and versatile players, especially on offense, and a wealth of young talent on defense.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Forbes Finance Council is an invitation-only organization for executives in successful accounting, financial planning and wealth management firms.—
Andrew Collis,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This can include political corruption in the form of transferring valuable public land and assets into private hands at an artificially low price, all under the guise of raising money for the government.—
Cicely Jones,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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As aircraft technology improved and planes became larger and safer, new fare classes were introduced, allowing for the democratization of ticket prices and making air travel accessible to all and sundry.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
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In the complaint, Aaron asks that neither party be awarded alimony and that both parties' community assets and debts are in accordance with Nevada law.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The dots represented arts organizations, creative businesses, studios, galleries, performance venues, and cultural and historic assets.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Making this change will save you money, save your clothes from being sudsy and irritating your skin, and save your washing machine the extra trouble of rinsing unnecessary bubbles!—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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With full visibility of health care prices, companies and unions would also be better equipped to save money on insurance plans and pass down those savings to employees in the form of higher wages and more take-home pay, allowing employees to offset the high cost of living.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Noboa heir to a fortune built on bananas Noboa’s first foray into politics was his stint as a lawmaker.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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While his rap peers may be chasing fame, fortune and relentless visibility, Kota’s been quietly utilizing what he’s got, building out a comfortable life for him and his family that’s fulfilling, sustainable and most importantly: Peaceful.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
13 Apr. 2025
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The pilot eventually managed to land the airplane outside Belize City after being forced to circle the airspace between northern Belize and the capital.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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On the other side of the Nile, which runs through the capital, Babakir Khalid, 2 months old, gasped for breath.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Worth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worth. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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