as in fees
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 values
Ticket prices float with demand, the way airline seats and concert tickets do, which means that face values that start at a federation-only $60 and climb to $7,875 for a Category 1 seat at the final.
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Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
Proponents of dynamic pricing have often argued that prices adjusted to market demand are more honest than artificial face values that simply transfer profit to scalpers rather than to artists or event organizers.
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Corey Martin,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
As face values have increased in recent decades, fees imposed by Ticketmaster have increased, too.
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Leah Nylen,
Bloomberg,
9 Apr. 2026
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
Proponents of dynamic pricing have often argued that prices adjusted to market demand are more honest than artificial face values that simply transfer profit to scalpers rather than to artists or event organizers.
—
Corey Martin,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
As face values have increased in recent decades, fees imposed by Ticketmaster have increased, too.
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Leah Nylen,
Bloomberg,
9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for face values
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To follow through on this commitment to affordability, the system implemented the Tuition Stability Plan in 2022, which locks in a student’s tuition and systemwide fees at their freshman-year rate for the duration of their undergraduate education.
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Gonzales ran with a platform decisively to the left, supporting Medicare-for-all, raising the minimum wage and cracking down on junk fees.
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The government sets prices One basic reason why doctors earn a lot is that medical care costs a lot, researchers say.
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Shop these Fourth of July deals now — prices start at just $8.
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As temperatures rise, heat index values could approach the upper 90s.
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The goal is to help people think through values, preferences, lifestyle, and relationship goals before beginning conversations.
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Trump tied this regular seasonal sale to his claims that his administration lowered costs for consumers, from gas prices to eggs.
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Be sure to weigh costs, storage needs and risk tolerance before making a decision.
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In July 2025, monthly parking rates at the Old Sacramento, Memorial and Tower Bridge garages increased by $10, along with higher half-hour rates, according to previous Bee reporting.
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If internal promotion rates fall and companies lean harder on external senior hires who do not yet exist in sufficient numbers, the warnings from Cortez, DDI, and Korn Ferry will have been correct.
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“Face values.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face%20values. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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