as in price
the monetary figure that is printed or shown on something (such as a coin or bill)
We paid $100 for tickets that had a face value of $50.
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Recent Examples of face value
There are 240 billion pennies lying around the United States — nearly one out of every two coins minted in the U.S. has a face value of just one cent.
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John Fund, National Review, 26 Jan. 2025
Yes, Amica offers whole life insurance products with face values of up to $1 million.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025
Some retailers offer discounts off the face value of the card, which can make up some or all of the fees.
—Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Unlike individual bonds, which repay their face value at maturity regardless of interest rate fluctuations, bond funds are highly sensitive to rate changes and this can add to the volatility of the portfolio, especially if stock prices fall and interest rates go up at the same time.
—Raul Elizalde, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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John Fund, National Review, 26 Jan. 2025
Yes, Amica offers whole life insurance products with face values of up to $1 million.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025
Some retailers offer discounts off the face value of the card, which can make up some or all of the fees.
—Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Unlike individual bonds, which repay their face value at maturity regardless of interest rate fluctuations, bond funds are highly sensitive to rate changes and this can add to the volatility of the portfolio, especially if stock prices fall and interest rates go up at the same time.
—Raul Elizalde, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for face value
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While many passengers have successfully secured upgrades at a fraction of the retail price, there’s no guarantee that your bid will be accepted.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
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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According to sources with knowledge of the arrangement, the fee is in the region of €25million (£20.9m; $26.9m).—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Football Observatory reports that the average transfer fee in the 2022/23 season approximated €4 million—a testament to the economic potential of judicious talent management.—
Priya Oberoi,
Forbes.com,
27 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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Healthcare providers consider several factors, including your medical history, cost and insurance coverage, and the potential for side effects or drug interactions.—
Karen Berger, PharmD,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
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According to Fitch Ratings, private credit default rates rose to 5.7 percent for the 12 months period ending in February, compared to 5.0 percent in January.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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An annual subscription saves you 15 percent off the monthly rate.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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However, the compounded value of correct predictions in later rounds, particularly the Elite Eight, Final Four, and championship, amplified the separation in weighted performance.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Wherever the original source of the incorrect headline came from, it was amplified by trusted sources in financial news, creating a very expensive lesson in the value of accurate and reliable reporting.—
Hadas Gold and Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Once the patent expires, generics are allowed on the market, often at a substantially lower list price than the brand-name drug.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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West Virginia and Ohio, for example, have the lowest median home list price in the country, at $247,000 and $259,450.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Face value.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face%20value. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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