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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
Patience is indeed a virtue, but a whiff of narcissism arises when commentators extoll it in others, like a husband praising an adoring wife.
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Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
My FedEx delivery guy is unaware that patience is a virtue.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 18 Jan. 2025
By virtue of winning the Big Ten, the Ducks earned a bye in the opening round of the CFP, resulting in a three-and-a-half-week break between the conference championship and the Rose Bowl.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
Transparency is not just a virtue but a requisite for leaders working in the edtech space, particularly given the frequent handling of public-sector funds.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
My FedEx delivery guy is unaware that patience is a virtue.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 18 Jan. 2025
By virtue of winning the Big Ten, the Ducks earned a bye in the opening round of the CFP, resulting in a three-and-a-half-week break between the conference championship and the Rose Bowl.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
Transparency is not just a virtue but a requisite for leaders working in the edtech space, particularly given the frequent handling of public-sector funds.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for virtue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtue
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Right now, the Knicks hover on the edge of that distinction.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
19 Jan. 2025
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The distinction between a diplomatic negotiator and an intelligence operative is vague in the region, and Mr. Burns’s arrivals and departures could be stealthy.—
Julian E. Barnes,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Does this force her to look more closely at herself and her own sense of morality?—
Cressida Leyshon,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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At that moment, a car full of ISIS morality police — the hisbah — was passing by.—
Alia Malek,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Rotunda painting of General Washington giving up power, Lincoln's Bible, acts of heroism in service of democratic ideals, nourishment from the past to the present.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
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In an extraordinary act of heroism, two officers from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) braved freezing waters in Gulf County to rescue 30 sea turtles that were caught in historic cold temperatures.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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With a small majority in the Senate, and a wafer-thin GOP advantage in the House, this is just wishful thinking on the part of Rep. Ogles.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Carolina has this cap flexibility advantage because it’s been ruthless over the years about letting non-star UFAs walk.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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But critics have said that continuing to push veterans out of the V.A. system could compromise the integrity of its own health care.—
Noah Weiland,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Grant Lancaster,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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What sets Chappell apart is her courage to be herself in every sense: her honesty, her individuality, and her commitment to creating meaningful music.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Millions of women benefited from her courage and determination.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Diversity focuses on representation, equity focuses on fairness and impartiality, and inclusion relates to a sense of belonging and value no matter an employee's background.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
25 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, while Ford famously swept the three podium spots, the car on offer failed to finish, though its rarity and contribution to motorsport history add to its blue-chip value.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
25 Jan. 2025
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What sets Chappell apart is her courage to be herself in every sense: her honesty, her individuality, and her commitment to creating meaningful music.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Through a serialized memoir project, Lee is sharing her story with her customers, releasing it one chapter at a time and capturing the raw honesty and deep connections that define her life and work.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Virtue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtue. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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