virtus

variants or vertus
plural of virtu

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtus
Noun
  • Yet the Village People’s hits endured in a way few other disco novelties could, forever blasted out at weddings and occasionally ill-fitting public events.
    Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 July 2026
  • The 2026 edition was one for the books, with a record 66 houses showcasing their latest novelties to around 60,000 visitors in Geneva and nearly 1 billion online.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • If the Smithsonian can keep centuries-old teacups behind glass, I should be allowed to keep a collection of random trinkets.
    Shivali H. Patra, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
  • Always tip in cash (no gift cards or homemade trinkets), and leave your tip somewhere where it can be easily found.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • The Babylon Bee posted a satirical video suggesting that if a female president was mercurial — launching foreign wars, trade wars and petty feuds — and focusing on gewgaws and shoes, she’d be endlessly belittled.
    Maureen Dowd, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Treaties were trifles compared to armies and bullets.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Nearby Lost Art Jewelry sells handmade baubles by a master goldsmith.
    Shilo Urban, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
  • Either way, McDermott had a couple more baubles to dangle.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • While the company has changed its product over the years, from produce to ornamentals, he's always grown to serve his local community.
    Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 25 June 2026
  • Many of the plants on this list can be interplanted with ornamentals in garden beds and around your patio or deck.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
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“Virtus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtus. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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