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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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The prestigious distinction comes right as Restaurant Constance is celebrating its second anniversary, and Your Farms Your Table’s work is expanding to serve others in ways that feed his passions, as well as people in need.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2025
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Streaming may have collapsed the distinction between TV and film, but each is a distinctive form.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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Treating our team members well is a matter of morality.—
Stephanie Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2025
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Melissa Wheeler explores leadership challenges for the future of work, including AI and innovation, flexible work, and morality at work.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes,
21 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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But Herro has been the more efficient player, with advantages in shooting percentage (47.4 to 44.9) and three-point percentage (40.4 to 39.0) and turnovers (2.3 per game to Lillard’s 2.8).—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2025
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There’s also no question that KC has the advantage at kicker, with Harrison Butker being the much more reliable option compared to someone who just missed a huge field goal against the Chiefs last season.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Richard Davenport,
arkansasonline.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Hudson Jeans will showcase its latest designs at the Men’s Chicago Collective show this season, exemplifying designs that highlight the quality and integrity of its craftmanship legacy.—
Fairchild Studio,
WWD,
31 Jan. 2025
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And with that, the film can inspire courage in its audience, whatever their identity.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2025
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Then came time to test my son’s courage and ride Tron, one of the park’s fastest coasters that reaches up to 60mph.—
Janine Rubenstein,
People.com,
1 Feb. 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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His mastery of both emotional honesty and sociopolitical truth-telling puts him in Richard Pryor territory.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2025
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Victor’s co-stars Naomi Ackie and Lucas Hedges joined her in the IndieWire Studio, and they were each wowed by the material and the honesty that Victor brought to the script.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Virtue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtue. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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