the right stuff

noun

: the necessary personal qualities
A person who has the right stuff will do well here.

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He was raised the right way, and he’s made of the right stuff. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 Ortberg brings the right stuff as a seasoned engineer who features a history of promoting smooth labor relations. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 June 2026 Credit the Wild for at least saying all the right stuff in the locker room despite the stark reality of the situation. — Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 12 May 2026 So, Illinois has all the right stuff to be a vibrant state, attractive to employers, employees and families, while fostering in-migration rather than out-migration. — Jim Nowlan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the right stuff

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“The right stuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20right%20stuff. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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