family values
plural noun
: values especially of a traditional or conservative kind which are held to promote the sound functioning of the family and to strengthen the fabric of society
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Improving Long-Term Planning Aligning family values with long-term objectives is critical.
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Francois Botha, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Just to be confident and understand family values and how to treat people, all of this.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
In fact, this Volvo ad leans into old family values, but in a refreshing way.
—Zain Jaffer, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Multi-generational engagement fosters alignment across family values.
—Francois Botha, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Francois Botha, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Just to be confident and understand family values and how to treat people, all of this.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
In fact, this Volvo ad leans into old family values, but in a refreshing way.
—Zain Jaffer, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Multi-generational engagement fosters alignment across family values.
—Francois Botha, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Family values.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20values. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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