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
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In a world where many young people often feel overlooked, this program reminds them that they are seen, supported, and surrounded by people who believe in their potential.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 July 2025 -
Finance leaders play a vital role in ensuring the organization’s technology modernization journey delivers maximum value by identifying the modernization initiatives offering the highest ROI potential with the lowest project execution risk.—
Jim DeLoach,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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And then all of the family stuff for me really hit.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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That’s a lot of crazy stuff happening beneath the water.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Similar to mesh ballet flats, another trending warm-weather shoe that plays with sheer materials, jelly sandals offer all-important airflow.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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Built with lightweight, durable materials, the bag showed no signs of wear even after rigorous testing at a local club.—
Will Porter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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“Makings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makings. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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