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face value

[feys val-yoo, feys val-yoo] / ˈfeɪs ˌvæl yu, ˈfeɪs ˈvæl yu /
NOUN
apparent worth of something
Synonyms
WEAK
face maturity value nominal value par value stated value

Example Sentences

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For the Haiti match, it would cost £1,151 for two tickets, with a face value of £477.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

But thousands of commenters took what they saw at face value.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Unfortunately, taking retail order numbers at face value backfired.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

In taking the post-shooting moment at face value, he essentially vouched for Trump’s gesture.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

Which, at face value, may not sound like the most romantic thing anyone has ever said, but trust me when I swear to you that it was.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith