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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtus
Noun
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His goal with these novelties was to both educate visitors about scientific principles and get children excited about the subject, which can get flattened in the traditional school system.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026 -
Small and ominous-looking, the plants are commonly sold as novelties, and many a curious child (or adult) has triggered its sinister traps with a pencil to see its amazingly rapid response.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These small décor items are essential when outfitting a space and infusing it with a dollop of your own charisma, but too many tiny trinkets can lead to a cluttered feel fast, says interior designer Jennifer Pacca.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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These kinds of trinkets were not particularly surprising to me.—
Magdalena Stawkowski,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
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But in the past year, the scope of insider trading has grown to unprecedented levels thanks to new platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket that offer bets on everything from major world events to celebrity trifles.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Treaties were trifles compared to armies and bullets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Washington Monument, surrounded by a circle of small US flags, also made its presence felt (as did the bright red Lunar New Year decorations hanging like Christmas baubles from the white buildings).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2026
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One plastic sandwich bag full of random baubles could bring in more than $20,000 once the gold was refined.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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Use the general guide below regarding suitable depths for growing vegetables and larger ornamentals in containers.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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Some common edible plants to grow as ornamentals include tricolor sage, red shiso, and flowering chives.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Virtus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtus. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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