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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
The eco-friendly aesthetic was an appealing brand story at first, but the company belatedly realized that analysts were right in saying that Allbirds’ marketing was too focused on sustainability virtues and not enough on the appeal of its shoes.
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Phil Wahba, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
There’s no virtue in judging the character.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
The speed, urgency, and constancy of online life amplifies extremism because posting, replying, and generally participating in the discourse is its own virtue enrobing all the rest, an internet-maxxing to rule all the others.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Banks extols the virtues of eavesdropping.
—Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
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Phil Wahba, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
There’s no virtue in judging the character.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
The speed, urgency, and constancy of online life amplifies extremism because posting, replying, and generally participating in the discourse is its own virtue enrobing all the rest, an internet-maxxing to rule all the others.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Banks extols the virtues of eavesdropping.
—Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtue
Noun
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This can be a very valuable lesson and can help make the home/work distinction clearer.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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There’s an important distinction between these institutional alternative spaces and real artist-run spaces.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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One of those humanists says Holland’s belief that Western morality is based on Christianity is not only wrong but also dangerous.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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De La Rosa argues that removing morality and judgment from money decisions allows people to make clearer, healthier choices.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Highway to Hell reminds us that enduring humiliation at the hands of life and love is its own form of heroism.—
Lily Goldberg,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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His heroism, as described in the book, involves matters that reach deep into the history of New York’s cinematic craft unions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Mullins banked in a 3-pointer in the final minute to counter a small run from the Illini and send the Huskies into the break with a 37-29 advantage.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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Leading 46-44 a few minutes into the fourth quarter, South Carolina scored five straight points, capped by Makeer’s 3-pointer to extend the advantage to seven.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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There are issues, too, if the integrity of the game can’t be trusted.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 2026
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Both asking for a raise and taking the mic at karaoke night require a lot of courage, so Mars and Uranus are here to help!—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The next wave of philanthropic courage is overdue.—
Felecia Hatcher,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In Ohtani’s case, the deferrals brought the present-day value of his contract down to roughly $461 million.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Their actions are a gut punch to American values and human decency.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Different interpretations of rhetoric Some argue that the criticism targeted the regime, and that many Iranians welcome blunt honesty.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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And the miscommunication there really is what sets them off on this terrible trajectory, which really didn’t have to happen if there was honesty there.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Virtue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtue. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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