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
All virtues rely on some set of conditions for their relevance.
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Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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
Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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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Looking back at what was absorbed into existing categories rather than singled out, the distinctions become even sharper.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Judgment on the other hand is more about taste, professional intuition, and subtle but often critical qualitative distinctions that often require both talent and experience.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Leaky edges in pass pro will be less concerning with smaller spaces to patrol, while his punch timing and lateral quickness provide advantages.—
Matthew Mowery,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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One of those advantages is the anti-inflammatory effects.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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But few people have publicly argued against its business merits.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Mendoza Hernandez has not yet been indicted by a grand jury on the charges against him and has not appeared for any hearings involving the merits of the government’s accusations.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Yet that commitment has been lost in our national discourse, drowned out by years of media attention trained on Republican legislators who have largely abandoned those historical values in service of a deregulatory corporatism.—
Nadia Gill,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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As Firecracker realizes during a marketing brainstorm with VP Ashley Barrett, Oh Father, Vought producer Courtenay Fortney, and the Worm, the basic values of Jesus Christ don’t sell anymore.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
22 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 26 Apr. 2026.
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