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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
If Golden State and Minnesota win Sunday, the Wolves would finish fifth, the Warriors sixth and the Clippers tumble to seventh, by virtue of head-to-head record between the three teams.
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Janis Carr, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2025
Laurie thinks of honesty as a virtue, and she’s been telling the truth to other people without taking any responsibility for her own choices.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
To be seeded higher than the Bulls, the Heat have to finish ahead in the standings, with the Bulls already owning the tiebreaker by virtue of a 2-0 lead in the three-game season series.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2025
The Kings hold the tiebreaker by virtue of their 2-1 lead in the season series.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Janis Carr, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2025
Laurie thinks of honesty as a virtue, and she’s been telling the truth to other people without taking any responsibility for her own choices.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
To be seeded higher than the Bulls, the Heat have to finish ahead in the standings, with the Bulls already owning the tiebreaker by virtue of a 2-0 lead in the three-game season series.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2025
The Kings hold the tiebreaker by virtue of their 2-1 lead in the season series.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtue
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Technical Architecture Supports Continuous Improvement The distinction between NeMo and Nvidia’s Inference Microservices, branded as NIMs, lies in their complementary functions.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Even for the big names, the distinction between the pure and the pragmatic holds fast.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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Elsewhere, an extra treat out of the showcase was this exclusive interview with Bullet Train Explosion director Shinji Higuchi, who talked casting singer-actor Tsuyoshi Kusanagi and the morality behind the film.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2025
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There is no bedrock to build on, in the world or in morality.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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The goal of the project is to position women as central figures, as many ancient texts and paintings traditionally depict male heroism, while women are often relegated to mere decoration and reproductive roles.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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In recognition of his heroism, Jessen was awarded France’s highest distinction, the Legion of Honor, by Consul General Frédéric Jung on September 18, 2023, ahead of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Stars finished with a 50-26-6 record, edging out Colorado for second in the division and home ice advantage in this series.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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The District 3 race could also play a key role on whether Mahan successfully implements his policy agenda over the next year, as his bloc currently holds a slim voting advantage on the dais that could shift if Quevedo does not win the seat.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2025
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Given influencer marketing's rise to a multi-billion-dollar industry, integrity is more important now than ever.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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By the end, the young girl proudly admired her new earrings, a symbol of overcoming fear and embracing courage.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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His leadership showed compassion, political courage, and moral clarity … qualities our leaders could use today more than ever.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Wier initially didn’t receive credit for her connection series in the routine, lowering the start value.—
Henry Chappell,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
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Those values stem from her roots as a Black Panther activist and her educational training at Mills College and UC Berkeley.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Lennox’s honesty sparked a wave of support from fellow artists then, including Kehlani and T-Pain, who empathized with her struggles and encouraged her to pursue independence.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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And increasingly, honesty is what consumers are willing to pay for.—
Zoe Bayliss Wong,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Virtue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtue. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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