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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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
If the showrunners trust that viewers can stomach the show’s brutality to learn lessons about the virtues and flaws of human nature, we should also be considered brave enough to face a woman in a messy bun—or God forbid, one with a tangle or two in her hair.
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Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 11 May 2025
Politicians have a special obligation, by virtue of their outsize public platforms, to remove contempt from political discourse.
—Timothy Shriver, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
But portraiture also offered a shortcut to signaling virtue.
—Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 8 May 2025
Indeed, Brooks had an opportunity to salute the strong virtue of his wife, Anne Bancroft, during a particularly hilarious wrap party speech.
—EW.com, 5 May 2025
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Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 11 May 2025
Politicians have a special obligation, by virtue of their outsize public platforms, to remove contempt from political discourse.
—Timothy Shriver, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
But portraiture also offered a shortcut to signaling virtue.
—Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 8 May 2025
Indeed, Brooks had an opportunity to salute the strong virtue of his wife, Anne Bancroft, during a particularly hilarious wrap party speech.
—EW.com, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtue
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The key distinction in astrophysical environments is the presence of magnetic fields, which fundamentally alter the nature of turbulent flows.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
19 May 2025
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That distinction unequivocally belongs to Scheffler, who revealed why that is the case after his PGA Championship victory.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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In the film, morality becomes ambiguous, and malleable even, as Coogler brilliantly illustrates duality in his characters and their development while incorporating themes of Hoodoo and Christianity.—
Nia Shumake,
Essence,
15 May 2025
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Global Constellation has unveiled a first exclusive still for the film, described as a harrowing and timely meditation on the collapse of morality in wartime, and the cost of survival when humanity itself is on the brink.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
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In Spanish, my grandmother read tales from Las Mil y Una Noches—in English, The Thousand and One Nights—bringing the world beyond Leigh Street, Scheherazade's magical world of Central Asian pluck, heroism and ingenuity, into the life of my mother and her siblings.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The song is about the dream of hope, heroism and finding beauty in utter darkness.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2025
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The researchers found that the flamingos use the motion of water to their advantage, combining techniques to funnel water—and the invertebrates within it—to their mouths.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
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Coker and Moore have the advantage in roles department, while Chisena has the advantage with special teams.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Frank E. Lockwood,
Arkansas Online,
10 May 2025
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Americans, in short, are hungry for healing—a restoration of integrity in our public life and compassion in our communities In this context, the first American pope feels providential.—
Christopher Hale,
Time,
9 May 2025
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The book features contributions from leading activists, artists and ordinary citizens, who tell their own stories of breathtaking courage, cultural innovations and acts of resistance.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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My performance tells American stories of courage, sacrifice, and resilience, and they should be told and appreciated by all.—
Annette Hubbell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2025
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Rising real estate values and increasing development also drove up costs.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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But a deluge of people applying Ghibli’s style like an Instagram filter, without adding any genuine creative value, isn’t a collective effort to advance our visual culture.—
Alex Reisner,
The Atlantic,
13 May 2025
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Pet names can be love, but love without honesty is just sugar without substance.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Vasquez also stressed the importance of public trust, transparency and honesty in rebuilding city departments’ credibility.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2025
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“Virtue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtue. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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