as in distinctions
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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Recent Examples of virtues
In her writings and website biographies, Morganroth extolled the virtues of freedom of speech, of seeking the truth no matter the roadblocks and of adhering to strong ethical values.
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Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
These songs may remind you of the comfortable virtues of another country craftsman, his mentor, Luke Combs.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
At the same time, feminists have never quite known what to do with women like Schlafly or Waters, or, for that matter, with Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika, other than calling them hypocrites for having big careers while singing the virtues of staying home.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The team knew that the key to a smaller, more powerful quantum computer would be finding a code that balanced both virtues.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
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.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Banks extols the virtues of eavesdropping.
—Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
Use this time to acquire a more definitive awareness of your fundamental values and virtues.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026
The virtues of the Magic Kingdom If theme parks aren’t your thing, that’s perfectly fine.
—Adam Kadlac, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
These songs may remind you of the comfortable virtues of another country craftsman, his mentor, Luke Combs.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
At the same time, feminists have never quite known what to do with women like Schlafly or Waters, or, for that matter, with Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika, other than calling them hypocrites for having big careers while singing the virtues of staying home.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The team knew that the key to a smaller, more powerful quantum computer would be finding a code that balanced both virtues.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
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.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Banks extols the virtues of eavesdropping.
—Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
Use this time to acquire a more definitive awareness of your fundamental values and virtues.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026
The virtues of the Magic Kingdom If theme parks aren’t your thing, that’s perfectly fine.
—Adam Kadlac, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtues
Noun
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Far more distinctions arise within each group of fungi, which can also supply plants with vitamins and minerals, such as calcium and zinc.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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But the distinctions between these visions of the world are diminishing.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Those that can’t will be bypassed—regardless of other advantages.—
Pandu Sjahrir,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Changes to electoral rules, increasing executive branch control over the judiciary, media dominance and the use of state resources give the ruling party structural advantages.—
Nick Spicer,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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The irony here is that after spending decades lecturing China about the merits of free trade, the US is taking a page out of Beijing’s own state capitalist playbook.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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On its cinematic merits alone, the film would never have generated the profusion of think pieces, explainers, debates, and interviews that have both probed and promoted it in recent weeks.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Review subscriptions and tidy receipts, then update prices or boundaries, because clear values help your compassionate nature avoid overgiving.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The handle calculates the fat and muscle (mass and percentage) in each arm, leg, and your torso, and compares the values to a healthy average based on your body type.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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America’s Game stands as a symbol of excellences and our great national sprit.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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Developed and processed by its in-house team at its facilities in Roccapietra and Quarona, Italy, Loro Piana is ranking Royal Lightness among its consolidated excellences, such as The Gift of Kings.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Virtues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtues. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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