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as in distinction
a quality that gives something special worth
this mystery novel at least has the merit of an original plot
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as in value
the relative usefulness or importance of something as judged by specific qualities
that idea has some merit, so let's explore it
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Recent Examples of merit
Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 18 June 2025
Trump has also repeatedly questioned the merits of keeping the Federal Reserve independent, believing he should be involved in setting interest rates.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 June 2025
Kara McGinley, USA Today, 11 June 2025
This blush merits a spot in your makeup bag, so head to Merit Beauty to stock up on the Flush Balm Cheek Color now.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 30 May 2025
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Noun
The road ahead is complicated, The Hill’s Niall Stanage writes in The Memo, not least because there are stark differences within Trump’s base over the merits of getting involved in foreign conflicts in Iran or anywhere else.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 18 June 2025
Trump has also repeatedly questioned the merits of keeping the Federal Reserve independent, believing he should be involved in setting interest rates.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 June 2025
Verb
Scenarios that may merit 1 GB of internet include households with:
Two or more people who work remotely.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 11 June 2025
This blush merits a spot in your makeup bag, so head to Merit Beauty to stock up on the Flush Balm Cheek Color now.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merit
Noun
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Stein elaborates, drawing a distinction between highly skilled white-collar migrants, people including Alexander Hamilton, Albert Einstein and Elon Musk, and those who would in his view take jobs away from American low-wage workers.—
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán,
NPR,
23 June 2025
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There’s a distinction to be made between collaboration and cooperation.—
Brendan O’Meara
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
Noun
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The value of private manufacturing construction in the country remained near record levels but fell 0.6% month-over-month in April and 0.9% in March, according to the Census Bureau.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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Dosunmu would have to return a decent value, but could make sense as a piece in a package to move Vučević or to secure Kuminga.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Every defendant deserves a rigorous defense — this is a bedrock democratic principle.—
Liz Roberts,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2025
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These individuals deserve promotions and to be honored for their public service, not put on leave and removed from careers devoted to the American people and advancing the cause of freedom.—
Olivia Enos,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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That said, Nordstrom cardmembers enjoy a major advantage: Early Access, beginning as early as July 8, depending on your Nordy Club status.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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Do Exclusive Giveaways And Conduct Follow-Up Bake exclusivity into a giveaway and track which loyal customers take advantage.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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China imports the majority of its oil from neighboring Russia, but the importance of Iran should not be overlooked.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2025
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When 44 percent of your games are decided by one run, there’s no underselling the importance of one big swing.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
Noun
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In the modern workforce, consensus is treated as a virtue.—
John Spencer-Taylor,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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As nature literature proliferated, the nature fakers debate—over anthropomorphism in fiction and nature writing—considered how the natural world should be portrayed in literature: should writers impose human qualities and virtues onto animals?—
Jessica George,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2025
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The series has also won two Annie Awards, for excellence in the field of animation, in 2023 and 2025 in the category of Best Animated Television/Media Production for Preschool Children.—
Debbie Day,
EW.com,
26 June 2025
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This reality drives the team’s commitment to excellence, with Jordan emphasizing the importance of ensuring every guest leaves on a positive note.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
26 June 2025
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“Merit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merit. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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