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as in distinction
a quality that gives something special worth
the virtue of wool as a clothing material is that it can provide insulation from the cold even when wet
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as in morality
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
a lady of honor and virtue
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as in heroism
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
a military hero whose virtue inspired a nation
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Recent Examples of virtue
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
That’s a problem that comes with the play’s virtues.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2025
Then the preseason favorite Irish lost at home to FSU to open the door for NC State to win out and take the top seed by virtue of that head-to-head tiebreaker.
—Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
President's Address Will Celebrate It | Opinion The State of the Union Is up to Us | Opinion
While the Democrats were melting down, President Trump outlined his early triumphs and provided a vision of hope and prosperity that any objective listener would agree is the essence of America's virtues.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
That’s a problem that comes with the play’s virtues.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2025
Then the preseason favorite Irish lost at home to FSU to open the door for NC State to win out and take the top seed by virtue of that head-to-head tiebreaker.
—Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
President's Address Will Celebrate It | Opinion The State of the Union Is up to Us | Opinion
While the Democrats were melting down, President Trump outlined his early triumphs and provided a vision of hope and prosperity that any objective listener would agree is the essence of America's virtues.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtue
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But recently, two experts have made a cogent distinction.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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With 273 career home runs and 916 RBIs, all those All-Star games and that World Series MVP distinction and five Gold Gloves and five Silver Slugger awards, Perez has amassed the makings of a candidacy for the National Baseball Hall of Fame — where George Brett resides as the only primary Royal.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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There is the argument from morality: The gods will punish you for these bad deeds.—
Shadi Bartsch,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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The intimacy that Mundhra finds in the final few minutes of this film feel like a reward for a project taken on with a rigorous sense of morality. 29.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2025
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Country singer Craig Morgan revealed the secret behind the heroism that drives members of the military and law enforcement officers to serve others in the face of perilous situations.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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What makes ‘Aloes’ so moving is the playwright’s insistence on the heroism and integrity of these harsh choices.—
Carmel Dagan,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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In fact, Roan’s leaning into them to her advantage, queering the rote masculine country references and taking to task the men who leave their girlfriends with unfinished business.—
Justin Curto,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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His death means the Republicans now hold a 218-213 advantage in the House.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Confidentiality is a crucial part of our work and is essential to protect the integrity of the investigations and to ensure the safety and security of victims, witnesses, and all those with whom the Office interacts.—
Efrat Lachter,
Fox News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Implementing a data integrity strategy to ensure data has not been tampered with is a critical component in combating AI bias.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Final Thoughts In 2025, businesses that thrive will be those that have the courage to define a niche and serve it relentlessly.—
Sneha Lundia,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Lilian, with a phobia of reptiles, nevertheless gathered the courage for her children’s sake, running a finger along the back of the boa constrictor.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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At likely his lowest value ever now is a good time to try and trade for the veteran tight end.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Conversely, the slower application growth for elite institutions may signal a need to rethink their value proposition in a changing higher education landscape.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Her story is a testament to the power of honesty—both with oneself and with others.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
8 Mar. 2025
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Embrace Radical Transparency At Every Level The undercurrent of the first three strategies is pretty clear: honesty.—
Drew Gerber,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Virtue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtue. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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