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
Dynamic pricing allows for ticket costs to fluctuate based on demand, but all too often, the end result is that prices surge far beyond face value for high-profile performances.
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Chris Welch, The Verge, 30 Sep. 2024
Prices were still above face value but nothing compared with those in the US and Canada.
—Cynthia Moss, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
Each platform offers different payout rates, which can range from 70% to 92% of the card’s face value, depending on the retailer and the demand for that particular brand.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Fans of the band had expressed their anger at the difficult process trying to secure tickets for the reunion tour, specifically lamenting that Ticketmaster was selling tickets at roughly twice the price of the original face value.
—Daysia Tolentino, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
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Chris Welch, The Verge, 30 Sep. 2024
Prices were still above face value but nothing compared with those in the US and Canada.
—Cynthia Moss, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
Each platform offers different payout rates, which can range from 70% to 92% of the card’s face value, depending on the retailer and the demand for that particular brand.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Fans of the band had expressed their anger at the difficult process trying to secure tickets for the reunion tour, specifically lamenting that Ticketmaster was selling tickets at roughly twice the price of the original face value.
—Daysia Tolentino, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for face value
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In addition to the clinic’s team of experts, high-quality services at an affordable price are a priority, making the provider a top choice for international clients.Kyle J. Russell, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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But over that time, there have been changes in the geography of sourcing, prices, to be sure.Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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After deliberating Friday and Monday morning, the jury returned a verdict that included actual and exemplary damages, and attorney fees, Tuck said.Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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United is waiving change fees and fare differences for travelers scheduled to fly to or from San Francisco on Thursday, Nov. 21 and Friday, Nov. 22 because of the storms.Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Bee Cave City Council entered into an interlocal cooperation agreement with Lake Travis Fire Rescue on Tuesday night on dividing costs at the upcoming public safety building in the city.Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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With travel and lodging costs, artists often pony up as much as $3,000 for a two-day window to show their works and make enough money to last until the next market.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Bee Cave City Council on Tuesday approved the city’s $13.1 million budget and a property tax rate of $.02 per $100 home valuation for the upcoming fiscal year.Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The district's 2023-24 tax rate was $8.06 per $1,000 of property value.Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Discovery took massive, multi-billion dollar hits this summer to write down the value of their cable assets.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Ginori 1735 homeware brand upholds many of the values of timeless Italian beauty and is held near and dear by many global style setters today.Benedetta Rossi, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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This is relatively close to the list price of $22,500.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The list price—without insurance—is $1,069.08 per fill, which is typically equivalent to one month's supply.Mark Gurarie, Health, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Face value.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face%20value. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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