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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
Where deontology focuses on duties, this school focuses on character virtues, such as fairness, courage and wisdom.
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Sankar Sen, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
Why let the facts get in the way of some solid virtue-signaling, though?
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
As progressives have begun to fear that the American system might in fact be lost, many have rediscovered its virtues.
—Yoni Appelbaum, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
By prevailing over Minnesota and OKC in back-to-back slugfests, the Spurs have shattered every precedent that experience is a non-negotiable playoff virtue.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
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Sankar Sen, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
Why let the facts get in the way of some solid virtue-signaling, though?
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
As progressives have begun to fear that the American system might in fact be lost, many have rediscovered its virtues.
—Yoni Appelbaum, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
By prevailing over Minnesota and OKC in back-to-back slugfests, the Spurs have shattered every precedent that experience is a non-negotiable playoff virtue.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for virtue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtue
Noun
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There's an important distinction between a role being loved by fans and a role being loved by the actress who played her, however.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
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That distinction belonged to William McChesney Martin, who served from 1951 until early 1970.—
Paul Wiseman,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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In the Greek world, honor isn’t tethered to morality.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
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At the heart of this debate is a fundamental disagreement about sexuality, morality and identity.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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But there were limits to what the British believed heroism would look like in the face of the enemy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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The best customer experience in a staffing shortage is not created by employee heroism but by a radically simplified service system.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Dalal said their son played there daily with his friends, taking advantage of a club policy that allows children under five to enter without a membership.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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The comedian, 38, best known for his role as the acerbic gay best friend Elliott Goss in HBO’s Search Party, chose our meeting place to take advantage of the balmy late-May weather and to say goodbye to the neighborhood.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Not even a hint of repercussions for diminishing the integrity of the event.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Designed to strengthen election integrity and foster leadership, the year-long program provides education on election administration, including election law, cybersecurity, information technology and operational best practices, the release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Shine kindly, and let your courage invite fresh adventures now.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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California — and America — now desperately need the courage for another moral intervention.—
Tom Debley,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The surest way to move the fastest, have the greatest impact and capture the most value is to vertically integrate and execute on the full value chain end-to-end.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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By 58% to 42%, those surveyed said Americans were mostly separated by different values, not bound by shared ones.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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But others appreciated and praised her honesty.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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June 21 – July 22 Cancer, your values ask for brave honesty.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Virtue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtue. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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