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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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2
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
The laws are seen by the administration as a necessary protection against threats to the country, a betrayal of the principles and virtues of the nation by the opposition and the public at large.
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Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 25 Apr. 2025
With all that in mind, Vogue’s selected our favorite hotels to live out your Miami fantasies—whether they’re filled with vice or virtue.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
Patience may be a virtue, but in the meantime a lot of companies and other parts of the economy may begin to strain under even the threat of tariffs.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
When the first Last of Us game debuted in 2013, zombie fiction was already trite and exhausting, but the game still succeeded by virtue of being a technical marvel that also focused squarely on its characters.
—Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
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Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 25 Apr. 2025
With all that in mind, Vogue’s selected our favorite hotels to live out your Miami fantasies—whether they’re filled with vice or virtue.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
Patience may be a virtue, but in the meantime a lot of companies and other parts of the economy may begin to strain under even the threat of tariffs.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
When the first Last of Us game debuted in 2013, zombie fiction was already trite and exhausting, but the game still succeeded by virtue of being a technical marvel that also focused squarely on its characters.
—Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtue
Noun
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Even for the big names, the distinction between the pure and the pragmatic holds fast.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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Technical Architecture Supports Continuous Improvement The distinction between NeMo and Nvidia’s Inference Microservices, branded as NIMs, lies in their complementary functions.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Elsewhere, an extra treat out of the showcase was this exclusive interview with Bullet Train Explosion director Shinji Higuchi, who talked casting singer-actor Tsuyoshi Kusanagi and the morality behind the film.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2025
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There is no bedrock to build on, in the world or in morality.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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In the content arena of today where sensationalism in storytelling is the norm, tonight’s one-hour special Lifelines of Hope on The CW, airing at 9 p.m. ET, is an immediate reminder of the value of true heroism.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Kawhi Leonard’s stoic heroism and Jordan-esque iciness sealed Game 2 for the Clips in a second one-possession thriller.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Charles Koch has long been a foe of protectionism and an evangelist for free markets, competitive advantage and mutual benefit.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 May 2025
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Though Sisson’s inexperience in the condiments business was a drawback, Primal Kitchen had a different significant advantage.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.
Raffi Paul,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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Given influencer marketing's rise to a multi-billion-dollar industry, integrity is more important now than ever.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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His leadership showed compassion, political courage, and moral clarity … qualities our leaders could use today more than ever.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2025
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By the end, the young girl proudly admired her new earrings, a symbol of overcoming fear and embracing courage.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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His comments came the same day as the Commerce Department reported the national economy − the total value of all goods and services in the country − shrank at an annual rate of 0.3% during the first three months of the year.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The enterprise value of the business was 1.5 billion pounds.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 May 2025
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Lennox’s honesty sparked a wave of support from fellow artists then, including Kehlani and T-Pain, who empathized with her struggles and encouraged her to pursue independence.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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And increasingly, honesty is what consumers are willing to pay for.—
Zoe Bayliss Wong,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Virtue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtue. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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