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
The greatness of any institution — government or university — requires an embrace of the arts and humanities.
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Harvey Young, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
That greatness, for Scott, begins with the musical ensemble.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
Unfortunately, a new revival directed by directed by Gregg T. Daniel at Pasadena Playhouse does not rise to the level of greatness achievable by the script, Times theater critic Charles McNulty writes in his review.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
Certainly, an Oscars ceremony truly premised on the greatness of independent cinema—in its trappings, which are planned, as opposed to its winners, which are not—would have scheduled a longer, more substantial tribute to the late David Lynch, who received a few beats of montage time but no more.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
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Harvey Young, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
That greatness, for Scott, begins with the musical ensemble.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
Unfortunately, a new revival directed by directed by Gregg T. Daniel at Pasadena Playhouse does not rise to the level of greatness achievable by the script, Times theater critic Charles McNulty writes in his review.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
Certainly, an Oscars ceremony truly premised on the greatness of independent cinema—in its trappings, which are planned, as opposed to its winners, which are not—would have scheduled a longer, more substantial tribute to the late David Lynch, who received a few beats of montage time but no more.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greatness
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For a season of excellence against top opponents and delivering in big game after big game, Burries is The Times’ boys’ basketball player of the year.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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Every detail of this watch is an expression of excellence.—
Blake Buettner,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
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The 2025 World Happiness Report ranks more than 140 countries based on a number of factors, including life expectancy, freedom from corruption, and generosity.—
Passport by ForbesLife,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Several factors, including inequality, generosity, freedom, life expectancy and perceptions of corruption, all contribute to the rankings – but one question related to happiness is weighed heavily by researchers.—
Andrea Margolis,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 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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The top-heavy magnitude of their payroll could become problematic this offseason.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2025
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The last time there was an order of this magnitude was the Edward Snowden revelations, when The Guardian revealed that the FBI had asked Verizon for the call details records for incoming and outgoing calls in the United States.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2025
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This was done out of an abundance of caution and the safety of our customers remains our top priority.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Why the Chomps Beef Sticks Recall Was Issued This recall was initiated voluntarily by Idaho Smokehouse Partners, LLC, the manufacturer of Chomps beef sticks out of an abundance of caution after recieving two consumer complaints reporting pieces of metal in the product.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Greatness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greatness. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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