virtues

noun

plural of virtue
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 The brand’s top over-ear model’s strongest virtues continue to be its lightweight construction, comfortable fit, and superlative ANC technology. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 July 2026 Dolan in her own statement played up the virtues of a home entertainment release. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026 The readable narrative explores the men’s virtues and flaws and captures their contrasting personalities. — Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 July 2026 Clicking it gets a note extolling the virtues of upgrading to the premium edition. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026 Focusing on the height of quality at every opportunity, KULAKOVSKY is an active articulation of practice, proof that there are many virtues beauty can possess. — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Qualcomm’s investor day featured video endorsements from the CEOs of Meta and Microsoft, Mark Zuckerberg and Satya Nadella respectively, and senior executives from Amazon and Google extolling the virtues of Qualcomm’s tech. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 June 2026 Light and Breezy One of the many virtues of the ’60s shift is its simplicity. — Olivia Allen, Vogue, 24 June 2026 One of the Sentinel’s big pushes to relocated the capital here came in 1933, with editorials and news stories explaining the virtues of making the City Beautiful the Capital City. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtues
  1. distinctions
  2. advantages
  3. merits
  4. values
  5. excellences
Noun
  • Disappearing walls of glass blur distinctions between indoors and out.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 July 2026
  • Morgan Tweet, Co-Founder of IND HEMP and Executive Director of The Hemp Feed Coalition, says over email the pending restrictions fail to recognize distinctions across hemp sectors.
    — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of distinctions
Noun
  • Good luck with that message in flyover country when the revolutionaries don’t enjoy the advantages of light-turnout primaries.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Team Mexico will certainly enjoy some home field advantages with the altitude and its fans.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of advantages
Noun
  • The irony here is that if the referee had not shown a yellow card to Paredes, the incident could not have been reviewed on the merits of Embolo’s dive alone.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • As an especially commercial form of feminism began to flourish, these sites debated its merits.
    — Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026
Definition of merits
Noun
  • These productions carry the highest budgets, biggest stars and most elaborate production values in American theater.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
  • Forecast highs are expected to approach 100 degrees both days, and heat index values could climb well above that mark.
    — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2026
Definition of values
Noun
  • America’s Game stands as a symbol of excellences and our great national sprit.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Definition of excellences

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“Virtues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtues. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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