makings

noun

Definition of makingsnext
plural of making
as in potential
the basic elements from which something can be developed she has all the makings of an excellent leader, but she needs some experience first

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  1. potential
  2. stuff
  3. material
Noun
  • According to the American Meteor Society, Quadrantids have the potential to be the strongest shower of the year, When To See The Quadrantid Meteor Shower Peak Dr. Balaji explained that the best time to view the Quadrantids will be from late night on January 3 to dawn on January 4, 2025.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Another bedroom, next door, has the potential to be a nursery, a home office or a dressing room.
    Angela Serratore, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of potential
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  • If your bowl is too deep, dense spices will sink to the bottom, meaning that guests will be dipping into a lot of plain oil before getting down to the good stuff (which will be highly concentrated once that oil disappears).
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
  • This was box office youth parading its stuff, knowing and trusting technique against the best.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of stuff
Noun
  • Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
    Matt Parrott, arkansasonline.com, 29 Dec. 2024
  • The bed sheets are crafted from breathable material that wicks away sweat and moisture, keeping even hot sleepers comfortable through the night.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of material
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