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
How to Watch Cowboys vs Bears This game has the makings to be the most exciting matchup of the day.
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 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
Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for makings
Noun
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So far, the season 22 release schedule has only been confirmed for up to episode 6, as there's a potential for a mid-season break for the holidays in November 2025.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The research team also claims that the method holds the potential to significantly reduce battery charging times while improving specific energy and operational lifespan.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The blanket comes with a USB charging cable, a pocket for the battery, and a stuff sack for storage and travel.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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In other words, the stuff of literature.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The collection includes 3,100 black-and-white images taken in nearly 300 villages, towns, and cities around the country as well as the negatives and detailed data sheets describing construction techniques, materials, and historical context for each building.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Oct. 2025
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That seemed like Weird and Wild material to me.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Makings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makings. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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