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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
In their crouches, we are reminded of the silhouettes of a century’s worth of outlaw men.
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Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2024
Most storage companies, including these platforms, bar weapons or anything hazardous, as well as any items of great worth such as artwork, cash, securities and jewelry, for example.
—Kathy Kristof, Contributor, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
He is accused of accepting tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of cigars and champagne from a billionaire Hollywood producer in exchange for assistance with personal and business interests, and of promoting advantageous regulations for media moguls in exchange for favorable coverage.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Bill Gates: Microsoft co-founder, with a net worth of $165 billion.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024
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Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2024
Most storage companies, including these platforms, bar weapons or anything hazardous, as well as any items of great worth such as artwork, cash, securities and jewelry, for example.
—Kathy Kristof, Contributor, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
He is accused of accepting tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of cigars and champagne from a billionaire Hollywood producer in exchange for assistance with personal and business interests, and of promoting advantageous regulations for media moguls in exchange for favorable coverage.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Bill Gates: Microsoft co-founder, with a net worth of $165 billion.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024
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By providing a straightforward transparency and consumer alignment business model, LIR is a bold advocate for consumer empowerment and bespoke value.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Thanks to all who have shared their perspectives, especially those who have been considerate of others' values and beliefs.Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Dec. 2024
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The team further suggests that doming smaller-scale tracks, like the half-mile Bristol Motor Speedway, could serve as a manageable prototype, estimating costs at $80 million.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Of course, patients, policyholders and taxpayers ultimately bear these costs, too.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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More wealth is built through excellent money management than high incomes; that’s how powerful good money management can be.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The book’s wealth of imagery carries through its many years.Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
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And given its volatility, any government purchases or sales could have an outsized impact on bitcoin's price.Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Lisa Pauline Mattackal, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Studies show that when physician practices are acquired by hospitals, their prices increase by over 14%.Sally Pipes, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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For investors, the revival of ghost distilleries offers a rare blend of legacy and innovation, positioning these brands as compelling assets in a rapidly evolving market.Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Many of Jones’ personal assets also are being sold.Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Tafoya said that the individual agreed to protect his job and assist him financially in exchange for the money.Madeline Armstrong | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Mariners, though, would face significant competition for Walker, and might not view a first baseman who will play next season at 34 years old as the wisest investment of their money.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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Huang has almost all of his fortune tied up in a 3.5% stake in Nvidia stock, and briefly vaulted into the world’s top 10 richest in October after shares rose to a new all-time high of almost $144.Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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But with the administration poised to usher in a level of wealth that dwarfs any that came before it, the nominees’ personal fortunes could become more of a front-burner issue.Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024
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Streets in the capital Kyiv remained largely empty Friday morning as Ukraine’s air force warned of the threat of ballistic and cruise missiles potentially targeting parts of the country.Daria Tarasova Markina, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The main insurgent force, Hayat Tahrir al Sham, has been working to establish security and start a political transition after seizing the capital early Sunday.Albert Aji and Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Worth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worth. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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