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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
Hiring—or refusing to hire—academic partners can have a dramatic impact on morale; and faculty are hardly of one mind about its virtue.
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Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
On Wednesday morning, Louise Holmes from Facebook, Insta and WhatsApp owner Meta used a keynote to extol the virtues of the time-saving tools Mark Zuckerberg’s company is developing.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
The goal of extolling the Six Triple Eight’s virtues renders the film’s narrative an incidental element.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
In his autobiography, Franklin recounts his plan to inculcate virtue and expel vice.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 1 Dec. 2024
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Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
On Wednesday morning, Louise Holmes from Facebook, Insta and WhatsApp owner Meta used a keynote to extol the virtues of the time-saving tools Mark Zuckerberg’s company is developing.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
The goal of extolling the Six Triple Eight’s virtues renders the film’s narrative an incidental element.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
In his autobiography, Franklin recounts his plan to inculcate virtue and expel vice.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtue
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This approach to perception has the benefit of breaking down the distinction between self and world: a chair in all of its chairness doesn’t exist without a perceiver to see it as something to sit in; a chair is the affordance of a place to sit.Max Norman, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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Unfortunately, some colleges and universities fail to acknowledge the distinction between college students who are competitive student-athletes from college students who are performing student-athletes.Eric Wood, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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White House coup plots, Jennifer Tilly playing herself possessed by the spirit of the demon doll Tiffany, and Chucky grappling with his own morality couldn't save this tenacious little series.EW Staff, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Incorporating a mixture of bodycam, dash-camera, and cellphone footage to create a cinema verité effect, the innovative series explores the morality of protecting and serving a community.Denise Petski, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
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Rod's rescue of his ex-wife appeared to be an act of heroism.Michael Loftus, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Few actors make self-torture feel like a kind of heroism. 27.Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took advantage in December 2019, while Ten Hag got the better of the eventual treble winners in January 2023, who at that point were struggling to get up to speed after the Qatar World Cup.Sam Lee, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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The stylish and refined CLA takes full advantage of its lack of transmission tunnel to present console area storage possibilities and thankfully leaves circular air vents mostly in the past.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Beyond his studies and sports, Sam’s devotion to his faith is a guiding force in his life, shaping his commitment to kindness, integrity, and service.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Dec. 2024
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Here, Mars inspires the desire to express yourself with courage and confidence and take center stage with an open heart.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Can Anna and Maryam find the courage to voice their deepest confessions aloud?Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Overemphasis on these measures of academic achievement has come at the cost of the learning value that comes from work experience.Brandon Busteed, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Thanks to all who have shared their perspectives, especially those who have been considerate of others' values and beliefs.Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Dec. 2024
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With great honesty and in gripping detail, Rushdie recounts that terrifying day and his journey to recovery.Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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But honesty doesn’t mean saying every thought that pops into your head.Krystyna Larrave, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Virtue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtue. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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