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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
Its target couldn’t be learned, but Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena has talked publicly about the virtues of a transcontinental railroad, which would mean combining his western network with one of two East Coast carriers: CSX or Norfolk Southern.
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Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 16 July 2025
The main virtue of in-ear headphones—or, as most of us now call them, earbuds—has always been that of convenience.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 July 2025
Tadahito Iguchi, the second baseman for the ’05 team who works now as a broadcaster for NHK TV in Japan, said Sox fans should realize patience is a virtue.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
Given its compact size, that all-day battery life is genuinely impressive, a testament to Snapdragon's energy efficiency and the battery-extending virtues of OLED panels.
—PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
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Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 16 July 2025
The main virtue of in-ear headphones—or, as most of us now call them, earbuds—has always been that of convenience.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 July 2025
Tadahito Iguchi, the second baseman for the ’05 team who works now as a broadcaster for NHK TV in Japan, said Sox fans should realize patience is a virtue.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
Given its compact size, that all-day battery life is genuinely impressive, a testament to Snapdragon's energy efficiency and the battery-extending virtues of OLED panels.
—PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtue
Noun
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Qureshi draws a distinction between having a purpose and having a goal.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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The two also share a border and a collective distinction as the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, established in 1932 to honor peace and goodwill between the United States and Canada.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 July 2025
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This kid is going to have to discover what human morality is and that horror exists in many forms.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
29 July 2025
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Like the first half of Trauma Plot, and the majority of Sylvia Plath’s short life, the book takes place in New England, where the veneer of white middle-class morality can’t quite mask the ongoing structural violence ushered in by imperial colonialism half a millennia ago.—
Emily Van Duyne
July 24,
Literary Hub,
24 July 2025
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Each account is filled with a mixture of heroism and doomed misadventure.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
22 July 2025
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Letting the action unfold in something close to real time, director Fred Zinnemann builds the tension slowly, letting Kane’s mounting desperation, rather than gunfights and acts of heroism, push the film along.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Such facilities have flocked to the state for its competitive operating costs, low natural disaster risk and strong fiber infrastructure, among other advantages.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Demolish your environment for a strategic advantage.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
1 Aug. 2025
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In his spending plan this year, Trump proposed an 8% reduction in staff at the bureau, raising questions over the integrity of its counts on employment, consumer prices and multiple other economic metrics.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Knight of Wands brings a rush of passion, courage, and the desire to move boldly toward what excites you.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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There’s a lot of encouragement and support and courage.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
Noun
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The heat dome created by high pressure has been influencing the weather over the eastern third of the country, causing heat index values of 105 to 110 in cities across the Deep South like Little Rock, Memphis and New Orleans.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Bathroom renovations can improve mood, functionality, and home value.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Not so much sonically, but just her honesty and her ability to enunciate these things.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Journalists who have interviewed her praise her intelligence and honesty.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
31 July 2025
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“Virtue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtue. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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