1
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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2
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
Running is a means of developing all these good virtues and habits.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2025
Self respect/love is a strong virtue, tolerating belittling is toxic.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
The Syclone may not have been fully appreciated during its day, but today, more than 30 years later, enthusiasts have caught onto its major virtues.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
Instead, the head of the Southern Baptist Convention now posits that empathy is an artificial virtue.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for virtue
The New Yorker, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2025
Self respect/love is a strong virtue, tolerating belittling is toxic.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
The Syclone may not have been fully appreciated during its day, but today, more than 30 years later, enthusiasts have caught onto its major virtues.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
Instead, the head of the Southern Baptist Convention now posits that empathy is an artificial virtue.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for virtue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtue
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Instead, Gorsuch has drawn a distinction between the right to marry and the right to decline expressive participation in a ceremony.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Gill will accept the distinction during Country Music’s Biggest Night, which will stream the following day on Hulu, after a special tribute performance.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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However, by the time of the American withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, which allowed the Taliban to return to power, the perception of the morality and efficacy of that long war had dwindled in the international community.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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To be a genre television spy requires a particular sense of morality and truth, coupled with a self-preservation instinct that means never letting your guard down.—
Lily Osler,
Vulture,
3 Nov. 2025
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Most of the honorees are regular people being honored for taking extraordinary acts of heroism.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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This funny tale of unlikely heroism can be enjoyed either as a read-aloud or as a confidence booster for newly independent readers.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The work accomplished at Silent Swarm 2025, along with technology such as the TEEMS device, illustrates how the company is architecting the advantage for today’s performance and tomorrow’s success along the tactical edge.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Through two periods, Carolina had a 25-11 advantage in shots on goal.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Dmitry Martirosov,
Arkansas Online,
12 Nov. 2025
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In 2020, he was tapped to become the BBC’s director-general, where he has been widely considered a formidable leader and a staunch defender of the BBC’s journalistic integrity.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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Neighbors of Morton Harris, an officer who flew B-17s for the Army during World War II and survived some close calls during his 33 missions behind enemy lines, praised his courage — and his financial generosity.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The courage of charging the shoreline.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Entry-level workers experiment freely and the C-suite sees strategic value, yet middle managers often struggle to bridge the gap.—
Feon Ang,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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In addition, people without insurance use less care, even high-value care, which can impact future health.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Someone could surprise you with honesty, or a connection could flip overnight.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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But Seehorn learned through Gould on Saul that honesty in any direction leads to the respect of an audience, not shameless pandering.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Virtue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtue. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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