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 Enter Christopher Nolan, the man who has built a bazillion-dollar career on both those virtues. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtues
  1. distinctions
  2. advantages
  3. merits
  4. values
  5. excellences
Noun
  • These distinctions may matter depending on your needs and the complexity of your situation.
    — Adam Palasciano, USA Today, 28 July 2026
  • One of the most consequential distinctions in AI governance is the difference between prediction and judgment.
    — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of distinctions
Noun
  • Trust, financing, developer communities, standards, commercial partnerships, and diplomatic credibility have become competitive advantages in their own right.
    — Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Following puberty, males develop physical advantages that are well-documented in medical and sports performance research.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of advantages
Noun
  • An attorney herself, Belle knew the merits of a prenup and wisely took care of business.
    — Margery A. Greenberg, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Finally, advocates sued, arguing that, under then-Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, the department had deliberately and illegally stopped processing claims and wrongfully denied others without considering the merits of their cases.
    — Cory Turner, NPR, 31 July 2026
Definition of merits
Noun
  • Their rules tend to reflect strong preferences for aesthetic uniformity, believed by some to be associated with higher home values.
    — Daniel Kramer, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The show is remembered for its positive portrayal of a Black family with strong morals and values.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 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 4 Aug. 2026.

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