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 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 The roadside produce stands, the slightly cooler mountain air, and the lightning bugs glowing in open fields provide all the makings of a nostalgic summer trip. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 June 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 Big Brother 20 Season 20 has all the makings of what could have been an all-time great season. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026 Combined with his 16% strikeout rate, which ranks as fifth-best in the South Atlantic League among qualified batters, Gonzales has shown all the makings of a hitter with significant upside. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026 The foam filling is wrapped in durable outdoor fabric that has all the makings of polished upholstery. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026

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Noun

Covid-19 wasn’t immediately recognized as a disease with airborne transmission with the potential to spread beyond the 6-foot social distancing measure, especially in places with poor ventilation or around activities with heavy breathing.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Schools on every level are already busy assembling coaches, players and recruits — assessing name, image and likeness potential as well as schedules and logistics — to get a head start.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of potential

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Organized in conjunction with Atlanta History Center, this event gives you the unique opportunity to view archival materials and artifacts while learning the full story of this Atlanta landmark.

— Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Rather than burning coal for energy or converting it into fuels, the process focuses on extracting carbon-rich molecular structures that can serve as feedstock for advanced engineering materials.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026