1
as in excellence
exceptionally high quality
a poet whose work is of enduring greatness
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2
as in generosity
the quality or state of being large in size
the overwhelming greatness of the canyon is what visitors first notice
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Recent Examples of greatness
This is where disregarded athletes and teams across time have overcome seemingly impossible odds to achieve greatness.
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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2025
There are some athletes who at a young age simply seem destined to achieve greatness, and Victor Wembanyama is one of them.
—Tyler Holzhammer, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
Because there is little greatness, teams can jump in a hurry, such as Washington — and even Denver — with a quarterback who can play.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
The last 2,000 tickets for the 1967 All-Star Game went on sale for $2 and $3, and for that price, the paying fans got to see greatness.
—Daniel Brown, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2025
There are some athletes who at a young age simply seem destined to achieve greatness, and Victor Wembanyama is one of them.
—Tyler Holzhammer, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
Because there is little greatness, teams can jump in a hurry, such as Washington — and even Denver — with a quarterback who can play.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
The last 2,000 tickets for the 1967 All-Star Game went on sale for $2 and $3, and for that price, the paying fans got to see greatness.
—Daniel Brown, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greatness
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Salah’s campaign at Liverpool demonstrates that excellence is measured on the pitch, and his record-breaking feats challenge any notion that a lack of continental silverware diminishes his candidacy for the Ballon d’Or.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Edmonton Oilers have delivered excellence under coach Kris Knoblauch since his arrival in November 2023.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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On February 14, the Adams County SPCA based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, shared a heartfelt statement on Facebook, expressing their deep appreciation for the community's incredible generosity.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Whether Grayson can overcome them hinges in no small part on his ability to inspire internet strangers with the sunniest possible version of his story, in the hopes their generosity fills the gaps left by public policy and civil rights law.—
Los Angeles Times,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2025
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Education was considered an individual pursuit marked by moral excellency and only the students who did the best in school would have proceeded to higher education.—
Sara Novak,
Discover Magazine,
12 Nov. 2024
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Zurich said the Game Changer Award pays tribute to excellency in the film business with a focus on leaders that not only cherish change and forward-thinking approaches in the business, but also stand for the DNA of what cinema has represented since its invention.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2024
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What To Know Fonda acknowledged the magnitude of the honor, expressing gratitude to SAG-AFTRA and her peers for the recognition.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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And coming back to any profession following a stroke of any magnitude is not easy.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Some state capitals boast incredible job markets, high average salaries, world-class universities, and an abundance of attractions.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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This is a paramount period to pursue expansion, growth and abundance in all forms.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Greatness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greatness. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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