CARDINAL VIRTUES Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

cardinal virtues

noun

plural of cardinal virtue

as in virtues

a quality that gives something special worth the cardinal virtue of wool is that it retains its insulating properties even when wet

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Noun

The brand’s top over-ear model’s strongest virtues continue to be its lightweight construction, comfortable fit, and superlative ANC technology.

— Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 July 2026
Dolan in her own statement played up the virtues of a home entertainment release.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

Definition of virtues

Noun

Disappearing walls of glass blur distinctions between indoors and out.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 July 2026
Morgan Tweet, Co-Founder of IND HEMP and Executive Director of The Hemp Feed Coalition, says over email the pending restrictions fail to recognize distinctions across hemp sectors.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of distinctions

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These productions carry the highest budgets, biggest stars and most elaborate production values in American theater.

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Forecast highs are expected to approach 100 degrees both days, and heat index values could climb well above that mark.

— The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2026

Definition of values

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The irony here is that if the referee had not shown a yellow card to Paredes, the incident could not have been reviewed on the merits of Embolo’s dive alone.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026
As an especially commercial form of feminism began to flourish, these sites debated its merits.

— Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026

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