1
as in excellence
exceptionally high quality
a poet whose work is of enduring greatness
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2
as in generosity
the quality or state of being large in size
the overwhelming greatness of the canyon is what visitors first notice
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Recent Examples of greatness
Subtlety trumped gilt, as the showplace for the president didn’t need to show off to prove American greatness.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Directed by James Mangold, Chalamet was aiming for Oscar greatness, but fell just short.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Transfer receiver Tony Johnson, who played a lot for Cincinnati last season, has played just 60 snaps, but that’s mostly a byproduct of Toney’s greatness.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
The most successful people have morning routines that set them up for greatness.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Directed by James Mangold, Chalamet was aiming for Oscar greatness, but fell just short.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Transfer receiver Tony Johnson, who played a lot for Cincinnati last season, has played just 60 snaps, but that’s mostly a byproduct of Toney’s greatness.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
The most successful people have morning routines that set them up for greatness.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greatness
Noun
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The response from both consumers and brand partners has validated our strategy of expanding beyond Dubai while maintaining the same standards of excellence.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins and Carol Kaye are being inducted for musical excellence, and Lenny Waronker will receive the Ahmet Ertegun award.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Brown family is among the wealthiest families in the country, and its generosity over generations has left an undeniable mark on Louisville.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Still, Kozlin says she was overwhelmed by Evelyn’s generosity.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Education was considered an individual pursuit marked by moral excellency and only the students who did the best in school would have proceeded to higher education.—
Sara Novak,
Discover Magazine,
12 Nov. 2024
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Zurich said the Game Changer Award pays tribute to excellency in the film business with a focus on leaders that not only cherish change and forward-thinking approaches in the business, but also stand for the DNA of what cinema has represented since its invention.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2024
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Should the Argentine currency in Monday’s trading session climb at a similar magnitude to that seen in cryptocurrency markets in the wake of the election, the US could be on course for hundreds of millions of dollars in gains.—
Daniel Flatley,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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The magnitude of the attack and the extent of its damage was not immediately known.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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For example, cloves are known for their abundance and mood-boosting properties; rosemary is known for clearing and purification; cinnamon is known for prosperity and protection; apples are known for healing; and pumpkin is known for protection and stability.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Despite an abundance of negative test results, Menounos listened to her body and continued to search for an answer.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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At a time when Germany still had a monarchy, the grandness of the Reichstag’s design was intended to rival any structure the monarchy would build for itself.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Sep. 2025
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All of these things were done without the bulkiness or power requirements of a pump, which has been one of the drawbacks of other hydraulic haptic systems.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Oct. 2025
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The gray hood paired with the plaid give you the look of layering without the bulkiness, and the plaid comes in a few different colors.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Greatness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greatness. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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