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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
And the service culture, rooted in the Quranic virtue of hospitality, comes with a rare degree of social tolerance for an Islamic country; King Mohammed VI’s support for tourism effectively shields foreigners from harsh religious strictures.
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Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini has earned praise from every opposing coach across the league in his first two NHL seasons, and Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff also took a minute Tuesday to extoll the 19-year-old’s virtues.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Executives have been preaching the virtues of consolidation, framing it as the only way for legacy media companies to compete with technology companies.
—Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
As an alternative to angel wings, the word itself communicates Dua Lipa's assertion of virtue.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
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Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini has earned praise from every opposing coach across the league in his first two NHL seasons, and Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff also took a minute Tuesday to extoll the 19-year-old’s virtues.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Executives have been preaching the virtues of consolidation, framing it as the only way for legacy media companies to compete with technology companies.
—Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
As an alternative to angel wings, the word itself communicates Dua Lipa's assertion of virtue.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtue
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The pubs worth knowing now O’Flaherty’s Irish Pub in downtown San Jose has built its reputation around soccer watch parties, and that distinction matters.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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That distinction sits at the heart of the scientific debate surrounding the company’s work.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Those of us who are worried about the morality of our fellow citizens won't restore this nation's better angels by holding on to our cynicism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Putting aside morality and international law for a second, how much of what is being done by the Israeli government is in line with Israeli domestic law?—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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His first period piece, the film follows a Belgian soldier grappling with cowardice and heroism in the trenches of WWI.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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Luis Navarro, were later honored by city leaders for their heroism.—
Michael Ruiz , Greg Wehner , Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Illinois, which had a huge height advantage, held VCU to 35% shooting and outrebounded the Rams 45-29.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Oklahoma used a 7-0 run late in the first quarter for a double-digit advantage and then outscored Idaho 30-16 in the second quarter for a 57-35 lead at the half.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Rather, the luxurious material softens and molds to your feet over time without losing its structural integrity.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Name your values and state your boundaries, then celebrate your courage with something that restores your spark.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Creative courage returns as the instinctive Moon conjoins mischievous Mercury in your 5th House of Play, urging you to express whatever stirs within.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
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That extra compensation was added to the overall pool and doesn’t decrease the overall value of the units.—
Doug Feinberg,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2026
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Instead of simply disposing of plastic, this approach upcycles environmental waste into a high-value medical resource, thereby reducing the industry’s ecological footprint while benefiting human health.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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The 33-year-old Grammy-winning rapper, actress and entrepreneur is known for beauty transformations — from vibrant wigs and bold beauty to high-fashion moments on red carpets and runways — delivered with the same unfiltered honesty and humor that first propelled her rise.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The emotional Moon conjoins Mercury in your 12th House of Closure, so gentle honesty is likely the best way to clear up any fog.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Virtue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtue. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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