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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
Choose to act from one aspect of your values, character, essence, or virtues.
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Big Think, 4 May 2026
During a March school board meeting, Nicky Smit — a staff member at Sandburg High School — extolled the virtues of foreign language learning and pressed the district to add Arabic language courses.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
If Mickelson was cast as the chief antagonist, Rory McIlroy emerged as the protagonist, the white knight extolling the virtues of the Tour and the golfing establishment.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Stedman offers a heartfelt homage to the virtues of rural community and the natural beauty unique to Western Australia, as well as a critique of the strictures and dangers inherent in small-minded communities.
—The Know, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
However, Steve Evans, owner of Memphis Maids, extolls the virtues of regularly cleaning above and around your cabinetry.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
Who, exactly, still wants to buy from some lady on TV rapturously extolling the virtues of a rainbow rack of sporty separates?
—Amanda Mull, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
McMahon had a career’s worth of lessons in the virtues of bombast, and also in the dangers of it.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 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
Big Think, 4 May 2026
During a March school board meeting, Nicky Smit — a staff member at Sandburg High School — extolled the virtues of foreign language learning and pressed the district to add Arabic language courses.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
If Mickelson was cast as the chief antagonist, Rory McIlroy emerged as the protagonist, the white knight extolling the virtues of the Tour and the golfing establishment.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Stedman offers a heartfelt homage to the virtues of rural community and the natural beauty unique to Western Australia, as well as a critique of the strictures and dangers inherent in small-minded communities.
—The Know, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
However, Steve Evans, owner of Memphis Maids, extolls the virtues of regularly cleaning above and around your cabinetry.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
Who, exactly, still wants to buy from some lady on TV rapturously extolling the virtues of a rainbow rack of sporty separates?
—Amanda Mull, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
McMahon had a career’s worth of lessons in the virtues of bombast, and also in the dangers of it.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtues
Noun
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Nortin Hadler, an emeritus professor of medicine at the University of North Carolina, told me that the issue extends far beyond subtle distinctions.—
Jason Liebowitz,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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But Cuban authorities still make legal distinctions between Cubans who have permanent residence on the island and those who don’t.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Winning the margins Although the Sky’s win was anchored by double-doubles from Cardoso (22 points and 14 rebounds) and Diggins (21 and 11), the game ultimately was won by their ability to maximize advantages at the rim.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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Evaluate all three carefully before getting started and consider, too, the advantages of splitting a deposit of this size amid two or even all of these account types now.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, European governments are assessing the merits of opening talks with Putin.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Meanwhile, European governments are assessing the merits of opening talks with Putin.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Assayas takes a cynical and clichéd view regarding temptation and corruption, worldly rewards of security and pleasure, even ego and pride, while having nothing to say about the transformations envisioned or the values embodied in the exercise of political authority.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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And for vegans, undeclared dairy or eggs can affect health or ethical values.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
Noun
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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 15 May. 2026.
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