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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  1. virtues
  2. distinctions
  3. advantages
  4. values
  5. merits
Noun
  • Enter Christopher Nolan, the man who has built a bazillion-dollar career on both those virtues.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of virtues
Noun
  • But in the third section devoted to Anne’s perspective, genre distinctions become trickier.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
  • Both are similar, but there are important distinctions to bear in mind, according to Mallory Micetich, a home expert and communications specialist with Angi, a home services company.
    — Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026
Definition of distinctions
Noun
  • Republicans were 13 points more likely than Democrats to choose football, while Democrats held seven-point advantages in soccer generally and in basketball.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 18 July 2026
  • The United Arab Emirates, the United States and Singapore continue to attract significant numbers of high-net-worth individuals, each offering distinct advantages.
    — Shai Zamanian, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of advantages
Noun
  • Boras generally prefers his clients to establish their values on the open market.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Those figures are comparable only in some respects because private transaction values can include debt while public market capitalizations do not.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of values
Noun
  • When audiences can easily identify a publisher's ownership, affiliations, editorial orientation and reporting history, they are better equipped to evaluate information on its merits.
    — Jeremy Fields, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Their models are different, and demand investors view and value them individually and on their merits.
    — Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Definition of merits
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