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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Noun
  • But if Game 1 is any indication, this has the potential to be a short one.
    Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Taking a player with the potential to cause problems is not what this team needs right now.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Classic Rock, the stuff jocks listened to at parties and practice?
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Gibbs refuses to do therapy, his psych evals, all that kind of stuff.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • They can be made from many materials, though leather is generally considered to be the best.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Perera warmed up the kitchen with lots of natural woven materials, including organic rattan light fixtures by Kathy Kuo and woven window shades.
    Paige Porter Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Makings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makings. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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