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
Running is a means of developing all these good virtues and habits.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 29 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
Administration can grow to model the virtues it should be made to preach.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Nevertheless, in the due course of time Truman became as much a fixture to Finney County, Kansas, as are the roadside signs proclaiming its many virtues.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
From Breakfast Casserole to Million Dollar Chicken Casserole, Southern Living readers know a thing or two about the virtues of a bake-it-and-take-it meal.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
Vincent Kompany and his staff have chiselled a perfect role for him, with Diaz contributing not only on an individual basis, but in a way that really accentuates Bayern’s other attacking virtues.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The document recognizes her contributions in the social and cultural spheres and describes her as a role model for her efforts and virtues, the Ecuadorian outlet El Universo reported.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
These proposals have certain virtues.
—Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
The New Yorker, New Yorker, 29 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
Administration can grow to model the virtues it should be made to preach.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Nevertheless, in the due course of time Truman became as much a fixture to Finney County, Kansas, as are the roadside signs proclaiming its many virtues.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
From Breakfast Casserole to Million Dollar Chicken Casserole, Southern Living readers know a thing or two about the virtues of a bake-it-and-take-it meal.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
Vincent Kompany and his staff have chiselled a perfect role for him, with Diaz contributing not only on an individual basis, but in a way that really accentuates Bayern’s other attacking virtues.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The document recognizes her contributions in the social and cultural spheres and describes her as a role model for her efforts and virtues, the Ecuadorian outlet El Universo reported.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
These proposals have certain virtues.
—Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtues
Noun
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Jones also sought to draw distinctions on policy.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Three Nashville restaurants earned One Michelin Star, while seven more earned Bib Gourmand distinctions among other recognition.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Companies that build these competencies first will have sustainable advantages in innovation speed and quality.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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At 6-foot-6, 275 pounds, his frame and athleticism give him natural advantages against the run, where he was rated as the 22nd-best run defending defensive end out of 121 in 2024, according to Pro Football Focus.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The movie's title and poster have become memes on social media, although some online circles have reappraised its merits in recent years.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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This is achieved by combining the merits of high-speed electronics and microwave photonics technologies.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Today, the fourth and fifth generations are largely leading the philanthropic drive, but the family’s vision and values were evident throughout the 20th century.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Although Connolly served as deputy speaker of Ireland’s lower house after being first elected in 2016, her win was widely viewed as continuing the recent trend of choosing a more independent president based on the candidate’s values.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Virtues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtues. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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