1
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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2
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
Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
As for Troop 26, rescuing Troop 10’s former leader goes well beyond merit badge recognition.
—Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2025
Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
The key question now is whether IONS still merits a buy after this sizable move.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Each of the seven tracks stands on its own merit as a self-reflective tale of vulnerability and longing.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
As for Troop 26, rescuing Troop 10’s former leader goes well beyond merit badge recognition.
—Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
But with some in the role now stepping back down into PA jobs, people who once might have been interested in taking the AD path can feel that there aren’t enough opportunities to merit all the legwork.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
The key question now is whether IONS still merits a buy after this sizable move.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merit
Noun
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The only Sacagawea dollar coin sold at the auction without the distinction of having been flown to space was sold for $120,000.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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The biggest distinction is at coordinator.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Which enterprise strategies will unlock the most value as organizations race to move from experimentation to full-scale adoption?—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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There was also plenty of fluff, not really containing enough nutritional value to be called word salad.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At its core is a belief that the kitchen deserves the same level of intelligent innovation that has otherwise transformed every other corner of the home.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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These diseases deserve attention and resources.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Boomsma said any traits the ants have evolved are adaptations driven by natural selection, and creating fitter hybrid workers provided a competitive advantage, allowing Iberian harvester ants to extend their range vastly.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Wave now hold a 6-2-1 advantage in the all-time regular season series.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Smith touched on the importance of the award before the artist touched the stage, especially due to the fact that Abloh was regarded as an innovator and cultural steward.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Gray comments come as businesses place more importance on emotional intelligence, or EQ, a skill increasingly seen as essential for executives.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In Israel, resilience is not treated as a soft virtue but as a critical capability to absorb shocks, adapt fast, and rebuild after failure.—
Rchin Bari,
Boston Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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That’s a shame because one of the biggest virtues of Zoox’s symmetrical 4-wheel-steering design is superior ability to do general PuDo.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This operational excellence matters as utilities adapt to increasing electricity demand.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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From excellence and respectability to rage and raunch to the abstract and avant-garde.—
Lauren Morrow
September 9,
Literary Hub,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Merit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merit. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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