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as in distinction
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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as in morality
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
a lady of honor and virtue
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as in heroism
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
a military hero whose virtue inspired a nation
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Recent Examples of virtue
Journalism, my beloved profession, still clings to the virtues of distance and detachment.
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Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Among alpaca’s virtues is its odor resistance.
—Scott Douglas, Outside, 3 Feb. 2026
Oil from free America bailed out the virtue-signaling, totally incompetent Democrats here.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Bruno Mars was announced as this year’s Record Store Day Ambassador Friday, releasing a video extolling the virtue of record shops and vinyl, along with announcing plans for an exclusive compilation LP to come out as part of RSD on April 18.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
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Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Among alpaca’s virtues is its odor resistance.
—Scott Douglas, Outside, 3 Feb. 2026
Oil from free America bailed out the virtue-signaling, totally incompetent Democrats here.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Bruno Mars was announced as this year’s Record Store Day Ambassador Friday, releasing a video extolling the virtue of record shops and vinyl, along with announcing plans for an exclusive compilation LP to come out as part of RSD on April 18.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtue
Noun
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The law names city, county, and other local agencies, as well as federal law enforcement agencies, but notably does not include law enforcement officers employed by the state, creating a distinction that the judge found discriminatory against federal agents.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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This distinction is fast becoming one of the most consequential competitive fault lines in modern markets.—
Christopher Vollmer,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Amanda Askell's job is to try to teach Claude a sense of morality, or how to be good.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The philosopher Aristotle wrote tomes on morality and human behavior.—
Tara Sonenshine,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Feb. 2026
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Both seemed hellbent on denigrating Black military achievements and glory, even bizarrely trying to have narratives of Black heroism erased.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Dutch-Dutch aren’t exactly known for their hardball heroism.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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And the country’s colossal pharma production industry is gearing up to take advantage by selling generic versions.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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But turning this moment into lasting advantage will require careful planning, not just short-term opportunism.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles County Department of Building and Safety officials will need to assess the integrity of the building.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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There is always a final shot — the one taken out of misplaced faith that courage can be distilled.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 When kindness meets courage, hearts feel safe.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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Trump has instead argued for protecting existing owners who have watched the values of their homes climb.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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This is why sports retain the rare commercial value as live programming.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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That honesty was essential to the film.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Moura inhabits the raw honesty of a man caught in the heart of authoritarianism, anchoring a timely, true-story-adjacent drama.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Virtue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtue. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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