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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
Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2025
The order does not rule in either way on the merits of Boasberg’s inquiry, however, and merely gives the petitioners in the case a deadline of April 23 by 5 p.m. to file their reply to the government.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2025
Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
This Moment Shapes Your Legacy Communicating on ESG/DEI merits careful consideration in the current context.
—Adrian Dearnell, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Apple sought dismissal of the action under California’s anti-SLAPP statute, a law enabling early dismissal of lawsuits found to lack minimal merit against defendants arising from defendants’ free speech conduct implicating issues of public interest.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2025
The order does not rule in either way on the merits of Boasberg’s inquiry, however, and merely gives the petitioners in the case a deadline of April 23 by 5 p.m. to file their reply to the government.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
If her catch didn’t merit a perfect score, her pitching certainly did.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
This Moment Shapes Your Legacy Communicating on ESG/DEI merits careful consideration in the current context.
—Adrian Dearnell, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merit
Noun
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Even for the big names, the distinction between the pure and the pragmatic holds fast.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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Technical Architecture Supports Continuous Improvement The distinction between NeMo and Nvidia’s Inference Microservices, branded as NIMs, lies in their complementary functions.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Wier initially didn’t receive credit for her connection series in the routine, lowering the start value.—
Henry Chappell,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
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Castellanos, in previous years, might not have seen the bigger value in that.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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These guys deserve their flowers, but guys in the past also deserve those.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The ’90s film may have the notoriety (Kirsten Dunst deserves), but showrunner Rolin Jones’s series digs deeper into the unhinged love story of Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) and Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid).—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The District 3 race could also play a key role on whether Mahan successfully implements his policy agenda over the next year, as his bloc currently holds a slim voting advantage on the dais that could shift if Quevedo does not win the seat.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Stars finished with a 50-26-6 record, edging out Colorado for second in the division and home ice advantage in this series.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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During the earnings call on Tuesday, Musk emphasized the importance of humanoid robots to the company’s future plans.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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Covid-19 underscored the importance of diagnostics.—
Jennifer Lotito,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Rather, the influencers who extol offal’s virtues seem to do so on the basis of its nutrient density.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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Modern business culture is in a constant state of evolution, and what was once seen as a virtue can sometimes be misinterpreted as a vice.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Your business will reach new levels of excellence while protecting your team and your sanity.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This wide array of automobile excellence displays how the automotive industry has transformed from usage to power, comfort, luxury or efficiency.—
Marc D. Grasso,
New York Daily News,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Merit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merit. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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