as in potential
the basic elements from which something can be developed
she has all the makings of an excellent leader, but she needs some experience first
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Recent Examples of makings
This Away carry-on suitcase has all the makings of the best travel companion, according to reviews.
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Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The town of 40,000 has all the makings of an ideal vacation destination and is super popular among multigenerational families.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
This one has all the makings to be wild.
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Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
With that trajectory established, this has the makings of a defining summer for the now 24-year-old, comprising a first World Cup, a first World Cup goal and now a possible transfer to a club who will play in the Champions League next season.
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Phil Hay,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Big Brother 20 Season 20 has all the makings of what could have been an all-time great season.
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Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
Combined with his 16% strikeout rate, which ranks as fifth-best in the South Atlantic League among qualified batters, Gonzales has shown all the makings of a hitter with significant upside.
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Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
2 June 2026
The foam filling is wrapped in durable outdoor fabric that has all the makings of polished upholstery.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2026
After all, this formula has all the makings of a hot-ticket item.
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Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The town of 40,000 has all the makings of an ideal vacation destination and is super popular among multigenerational families.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
This one has all the makings to be wild.
—
Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
With that trajectory established, this has the makings of a defining summer for the now 24-year-old, comprising a first World Cup, a first World Cup goal and now a possible transfer to a club who will play in the Champions League next season.
—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Big Brother 20 Season 20 has all the makings of what could have been an all-time great season.
—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
Combined with his 16% strikeout rate, which ranks as fifth-best in the South Atlantic League among qualified batters, Gonzales has shown all the makings of a hitter with significant upside.
—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
2 June 2026
The foam filling is wrapped in durable outdoor fabric that has all the makings of polished upholstery.
—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2026
After all, this formula has all the makings of a hot-ticket item.
—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for makings
Noun
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Organizers had urged attendees earlier in the day Sunday to monitor conditions closely as forecasts called for the potential of severe thunderstorms across DC.
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The act of focusing intently on an object—a holy name, a mantra, the Eucharist—has the potential to transform a person’s desires.
Noun
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Addam has a dragon and got to swoop in after all the fighting for the warm and fuzzy stuff.
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Tackle one section of a room at a time—a nightstand, dresser, desk, or medicine cabinet—to help give more structure and direction when working in with lots of stuff.
Noun
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There are also several design iterations, like options with awnings over the front door or skylights, as well as different materials, including cotton.
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This pair is made from organic cotton and spandex, creating a comfortable material that moves with you.
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“Makings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makings. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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