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family values

American

plural noun

the moral and ethical principles traditionally upheld and transmitted within a family, as honesty, loyalty, industry, and faith.

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"My family values public promotion and endorsements above all else. Brand Beckham comes first," he added.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

Kast launched his first presidential bid in 2017, pledging to defend Chile’s traditional family values.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

“Beyond financial security, passing on family values and having a care plan is essential and often overlooked,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 10, 2025

They start by trying to portray these people as pure evil and a danger to family values and so on.

From Slate • Nov. 19, 2025

We shared many of the same family values traditional to all small-town Americans.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals

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