have (all) the makings of
idiom
: to have the talent needed to become (someone successful)
He has (all) the makings of a great quarterback.
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What started slowly in 2020 turned into a breakthrough 2021 (Ericsson’s first two wins), a historic 2022 (Ganassi’s first 500 win in a decade) and a 2023 that, early-on, appeared to have all the makings of a serious title push.
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Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Aug. 2023
Anna Dewdney's simple rhymes and illustrations have all the makings of a modern classic.
—Karen Cicero, Good Housekeeping, 10 July 2023
That the Diamondbacks might have the makings of a back-end group that can protect leads is encouraging and would be a big improvement off last year.
—Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 6 Apr. 2023
If this were almost any other athlete, this scenario would have all the makings of a nightmare.
—Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2022
Brandon Presley seems to have all the makings of a formidable candidate for governor in deep-red Mississippi.
—William Browning, The New Republic, 10 Mar. 2023
With a high-waisted fit, a classic medium blue wash, and a comfy, roomy leg, these Madewell jeans have all the makings of a fan-favorite pair.
—Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2023
All these warnings of election chaos have the makings of a self-fulfilling prophecy that will allow Trump to either legally challenge the election results or simply play the sore loser and rain on Biden’s parade.
—Gilbert Garcia, ExpressNews.com, 5 Aug. 2020
One thing was made abundantly clear in the Barlow High School gymnasium Tuesday night: Jesuit and Barlow girls basketball have the makings of championship contenders.
—oregonlive, 14 Dec. 2021
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Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Aug. 2023
Anna Dewdney's simple rhymes and illustrations have all the makings of a modern classic.
—Karen Cicero, Good Housekeeping, 10 July 2023
That the Diamondbacks might have the makings of a back-end group that can protect leads is encouraging and would be a big improvement off last year.
—Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 6 Apr. 2023
If this were almost any other athlete, this scenario would have all the makings of a nightmare.
—Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2022
Brandon Presley seems to have all the makings of a formidable candidate for governor in deep-red Mississippi.
—William Browning, The New Republic, 10 Mar. 2023
With a high-waisted fit, a classic medium blue wash, and a comfy, roomy leg, these Madewell jeans have all the makings of a fan-favorite pair.
—Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2023
All these warnings of election chaos have the makings of a self-fulfilling prophecy that will allow Trump to either legally challenge the election results or simply play the sore loser and rain on Biden’s parade.
—Gilbert Garcia, ExpressNews.com, 5 Aug. 2020
One thing was made abundantly clear in the Barlow High School gymnasium Tuesday night: Jesuit and Barlow girls basketball have the makings of championship contenders.
—oregonlive, 14 Dec. 2021
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