virtues

noun

plural of virtue
as in distinctions
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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Recent Examples of virtues Germany’s Chancellor stood in the White House with the US President and extolled the virtues of hydrogen. — Sverre Alvik, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 But this place, for all its virtues, doesn’t have Vernon in it. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026 This famed chemist had previously extolled the virtues of fertilizer as the answer to soil exhaustion, so his sudden reversal on the issue left a lasting impression on his contemporaries. — Literary Hub, 23 July 2026 Enter Christopher Nolan, the man who has built a bazillion-dollar career on both those virtues. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 July 2026 The brand’s top over-ear model’s strongest virtues continue to be its lightweight construction, comfortable fit, and superlative ANC technology. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 July 2026 The readable narrative explores the men’s virtues and flaws and captures their contrasting personalities. — Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 July 2026 Clicking it gets a note extolling the virtues of upgrading to the premium edition. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026 Qualcomm’s investor day featured video endorsements from the CEOs of Meta and Microsoft, Mark Zuckerberg and Satya Nadella respectively, and senior executives from Amazon and Google extolling the virtues of Qualcomm’s tech. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtues
  1. distinctions
  2. advantages
  3. merits
  4. values
  5. excellences
Noun
  • This expansion of Hoodoo’s geography and urban shift also brought about a level of homogenization and the decline of regional distinctions.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Such a designation constitutes one of our era’s most respectable distinctions.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of distinctions
Noun
  • The argument about competition against girl athletes is a reasonable one, though apparently very limited in number of events and any advantages.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Among the states granted early slots, only Nevada and New Mexico offer clear advantages to progressives.
    — Zak Hudak, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of advantages
Noun
  • The offer of a trial from Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson that eventually turned into a short-term contract until January 2025 proved the merits of all that hard work.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Because you’re not bound financially to a higher power, and that has its merits for creative experimentation.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of merits
Noun
  • Content creator online reviews of hotels, resorts, cruises, restaurants, and airline flights, often with impressive production values, can generate hundreds of thousands, and even millions, of views.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Venus, planet of money and values, in your 2nd House of Resources opposes nebulous Neptune in your 8th House of Intimacy, so costs need clear language.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of values
Noun
  • America’s Game stands as a symbol of excellences and our great national sprit.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Developed and processed by its in-house team at its facilities in Roccapietra and Quarona, Italy, Loro Piana is ranking Royal Lightness among its consolidated excellences, such as The Gift of Kings.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
Definition of excellences

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“Virtues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtues. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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