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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What unites these seemingly disparate topics is Wilson’s knack for putting himself into scenarios with unusual people that lead him into unexpected territory—a lesson in the virtues of simple observation.

— Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
Unused Electronics Pope extols the virtues of clearing your house of all useless electronics.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 Sep. 2026

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How a blood pressure wearable actually works Not every device on your wrist does the same thing, and for anyone weighing a switch from an arm cuff, the distinctions are critical.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
For the first time this season, Kyle Larson heads to Kansas Speedway with two specific distinctions.

— Reid Spencer, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

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The main advantages of a pop-top like this one are to create more headroom inside a vehicle that rides low and to add space for a second bed.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
Even American firms, from Airbnb and DoorDash to Shopify, have embraced Chinese models, tapping into the advantages of open systems, including lower costs and greater flexibility for customization.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

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To me, the GV70 is one of the best values in the luxury SUV category.

— John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Republican leaders including Ted Cruz and Greg Abbott are reviving anti-sharia rhetoric ahead of the midterm elections, portraying Islamic religious guidance as a threat to American law and constitutional values.

— David Crary, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

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