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 We were inculcated with the importance of charity, love toward all, good works and humility, and urged to carry those virtues into adulthood. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 This distinction matters because several of these characteristics can actually be virtues. — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Today, young people are increasingly frustrated with the hypocrisy of politicians lecturing them about the virtues of voting while in practice facilitating disengagement. — David Neil, New York Daily News, 15 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 Clicking it gets a note extolling the virtues of upgrading to the premium edition. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtues
  1. distinctions
  2. advantages
  3. merits
  4. values
  5. excellences
Noun
  • Corruption talk blurs the distinctions between these three distinct things.
    — Robert Boatright, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Grip is phenomenal, as are the electric motors These differences are subtle but important distinctions that bolster the 849 as a more refined follow-up to the SF90.
    — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of distinctions
Noun
  • Drone teams have several advantages over the artillery systems and armored vehicles traditionally used to deliver fires.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • If the upcoming tests continue to validate the design, the 24-round reusable pod could become one of JR3’s biggest advantages.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of advantages
Noun
  • The Supreme Court cannot avoid deciding this on the merits of the case.
    — John J. Martin, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
  • With interest rates comparable to the top CD accounts, savers may be wondering about the merits of transferring their $40,000 into a high-yield savings account instead.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of merits
Noun
  • Call it Comer 2035, a vision separate from the system’s broader Elevate 2035 plan that would articulate Comer’s pediatric-specific values and commitments.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Two common ones include beliefs about whether someone will listen and share information and whether someone shares your values.
    — John C. Besley, The Conversation, 31 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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