most valuable player

noun

: the player who contributes the most to his or her team's success

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McTavish was named the tournament’s most valuable player. — Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 27 June 2026 But the championship series most valuable player indicated that visit is no slam dunk. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 25 June 2026 The coach also confirmed that Lloris, arguably the club’s most valuable player so far, will miss his second consecutive matchday with a muscle injury. — Josh Gross, Daily News, 24 May 2026 Adding to the degree of difficulty is the fact the Sox have to do it without slugger Munetaka Murakami, their most valuable player. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for most valuable player

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