makings

plural of making
as in potential
the basic elements from which something can be developed she has all the makings of an excellent leader, but she needs some experience first

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Recent Examples of makings Harper understands that the team playing its best baseball late in the year usually has the makings to go deep into October. Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025 According to other reports cited by Ukrainian electronics expert Serhii Flash the V2U works in teams, with each team member having different color makings on their wings. David Hambling, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Noun
  • The breakthrough method holds the potential to one day help people regain function after paralysis.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
  • In the meantime, Alonso will work with the options at his disposal — a group the Bernabeu board view as having great potential in terms of quantity and variety.
    Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Birthday or not, Lakshmi is known for strutting her stuff.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • And not because of my own past history with any kind of addictive stuff at all.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Compost for Life uses black soldier fly larvae to break down organic material.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Understanding this transition is critical to designing materials that stay stable under harsh conditions.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Makings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makings. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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