Thesaurus results for MAKINGS

makings

noun

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 The story has all the makings of a viral documentary replete with breathless details, similar to the ones McDonnell’s company produced. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026 Jacob Rodriguez is pushing to start Rodriguez, the Dolphins’ second-round pick, has all the makings of a rookie starter. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2026 From the comfy elastic waistband and cotton-linen blend to the variety of coastal-cool color options, these pull-on pants have all the makings of a summer staple. — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026 North Fork, Long Island Often billed as a less swanky alternative to the Hamptons, the North Fork of Long Island has all the makings of a fall getaway. — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2026 They’re also made with 100 percent sheepskin and have a rubber outsole for peak traction — two makings of a quality shoe. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 This fight has all the makings of a Fight of the Year candidate. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 This one has all the makings to be wild. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026 With that trajectory established, this has the makings of a defining summer for the now 24-year-old, comprising a first World Cup, a first World Cup goal and now a possible transfer to a club who will play in the Champions League next season. — Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for makings

Noun

Both had pro potential, but because of injury didn't end up in NFL camp.

— CBS News, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
The telescope's primary mission is expected to last five years, with a potential for a five-year extension.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of potential

Noun

The comment cards and all that stuff is very challenging, and then people weaponize that in different ways.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
Lynch’s massive draft whiffs feel like harmless clerical rounding errors next to his good work in handling all the off-the-field stuff that lands on his desk.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of stuff

Noun

The group did not endorse Farrant or the other conservative candidates in Orange, and Farrant’s campaign materials did not mention her ties to the group, suggesting an awareness that Moms for Liberty’s messages might not play well in a blue county.

— Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
The Elena unit generates both heat and electricity using thermoelectric materials rather than moving steam turbines.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026