1
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
Agnes understands that the world is not about good and evil and virtue and sin.
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Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 23 June 2025
Crichlow said the reroute will improve service simply by virtue of running each train under Queens in a straighter line — but detangling the lines will also limit the number of trains impacted by a slowdown on the others.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
By virtue of Jones' retirement, Tom Aspinall is now the undisputed heavyweight champion.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2025
Nothing really changes, though—and in Fellowes’ world, tradition and consistency are virtues.
—Judy Berman, Time, 20 June 2025
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Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 23 June 2025
Crichlow said the reroute will improve service simply by virtue of running each train under Queens in a straighter line — but detangling the lines will also limit the number of trains impacted by a slowdown on the others.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
By virtue of Jones' retirement, Tom Aspinall is now the undisputed heavyweight champion.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2025
Nothing really changes, though—and in Fellowes’ world, tradition and consistency are virtues.
—Judy Berman, Time, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtue
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Cardinals first baseman Wilson Contreras struck out four times Saturday in St. Louis’ 6-5 win over the Reds and earned a special distinction.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2025
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There’s a distinction to be made between collaboration and cooperation.—
Brendan O’Meara
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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For Iranians themselves, it’s been a deeply frustrating recurring cycle, most recently experienced in the protests in 2022 that followed the death of Mahsa Amini, a young woman who had been detained by the religious morality police.—
ERIC EDELMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
20 June 2025
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Iranian morality police had detained Amini, a Kurdish Iranian woman, for not wearing the hijab properly.—
Sara Monetta,
NBC news,
19 June 2025
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Bronze, often used to convey heroism and stability, is in Mutu’s hands reimagined as porous and ancestral—a medium that can hold memory rather than impose legacy.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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But daily acts of kindness, heroism, and protest point this reader toward the light.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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The underlying numbers, however, show that Guatemala really maximized its opportunity after gaining a numerical advantage.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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But as a two-term governor in a blue state, Pritzker has the luxury of not having to make a choice under the usual constraints of seeking a political advantage, said Robin Johnson, a governmental relations, public policy and political consultant.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
26 June 2025
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Regulatory Compliance And Auditing: Audit models developed by agencies like the IRS or GSA OIG can be applied across procurement and financial oversight processes in other agencies, promoting integrity and cost savings.—
Sandeep Shilawat,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Katz emphasizes Adams’ courage in publishing Lesbian Love.—
Kellie B. Gormly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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Some have said his victory gave them the courage to come out to their families and friends, and even to themselves.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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But other professors have renewed their emphasis on getting students to see the value of process.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Katzenbach and Smith go through the obvious teamwork values of listening, giving others the benefit of the doubt, providing support, recognizing the achievement of others, etc.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Known for her directness and honesty with players, the former Netherlands international makes decisions based on what is best for the team.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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True partners build trust through honesty and action.—
Suresh Rajapakse,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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“Virtue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtue. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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