as in distinctions
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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Recent Examples of virtues
Focusing on the height of quality at every opportunity, KULAKOVSKY is an active articulation of practice, proof that there are many virtues beauty can possess.
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Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Qualcomm’s investor day featured video endorsements from the CEOs of Meta and Microsoft, Mark Zuckerberg and Satya Nadella respectively, and senior executives from Amazon and Google extolling the virtues of Qualcomm’s tech.
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Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Light and Breezy One of the many virtues of the ’60s shift is its simplicity.
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Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
One of the Sentinel’s big pushes to relocated the capital here came in 1933, with editorials and news stories explaining the virtues of making the City Beautiful the Capital City.
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Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2026
There was nothing remotely polarizing in a gig that everything to do with classic virtues.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Rather than maintaining aristocratic distance, Nero linked his public image to the virtues and popularity of spectacle.
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Scott Atran,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Honeywell is following in the footsteps of 3M, Danaher, GE, and United Technologies — companies that once preached the virtues of a diversified portfolio but have concluded that value now comes from focus.
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Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
As progressives have begun to fear that the American system might in fact be lost, many have rediscovered its virtues.
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Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Qualcomm’s investor day featured video endorsements from the CEOs of Meta and Microsoft, Mark Zuckerberg and Satya Nadella respectively, and senior executives from Amazon and Google extolling the virtues of Qualcomm’s tech.
—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Light and Breezy One of the many virtues of the ’60s shift is its simplicity.
—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
One of the Sentinel’s big pushes to relocated the capital here came in 1933, with editorials and news stories explaining the virtues of making the City Beautiful the Capital City.
—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2026
There was nothing remotely polarizing in a gig that everything to do with classic virtues.
—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Rather than maintaining aristocratic distance, Nero linked his public image to the virtues and popularity of spectacle.
—
Scott Atran,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Honeywell is following in the footsteps of 3M, Danaher, GE, and United Technologies — companies that once preached the virtues of a diversified portfolio but have concluded that value now comes from focus.
—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
As progressives have begun to fear that the American system might in fact be lost, many have rediscovered its virtues.
—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtues
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Those distinctions are often overlooked in public discussions of the case, where the narrative frequently centers on faulty blood testing rather than the specific crimes for which she was convicted.
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So we're not characterized by geographical distinctions, northern, southern, western, can all have a unity.
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Those cost advantages, Schackart said, allow Google to charge about 20% to 30% less for excess compute capacity, which is attracting AI unicorns to Google’s offerings, including its cloud business and enterprise services.
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For example, a 529 plan can offer unmatched tax advantages for education savings, while a custodial brokerage account gives greater flexibility to use funds for major milestones, like a first home or general financial support.
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His work tells the Revolutionary story through thousands of Americans debating the merits of political change, weighing the risks of armed resistance, and reassuring friends and neighbors that they were engaged in a worthy cause.
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Each one has its merits and drawbacks, and some have become increasingly important as the climate heats up.
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The values imparted to me throughout my public school education — equal opportunity, impartial justice, respect for expertise, basic honesty — have been abandoned by a new breed of politician that has turned governance itself into a blood sport.
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Companies with larger market cap values, such as the top 25 listed below, generally tend to by more stable, while smaller companies can offer higher volatility, but greater growth potential.
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America’s Game stands as a symbol of excellences and our great national sprit.
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Developed and processed by its in-house team at its facilities in Roccapietra and Quarona, Italy, Loro Piana is ranking Royal Lightness among its consolidated excellences, such as The Gift of Kings.
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“Virtues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtues. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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