1
as in excellence
exceptionally high quality
a poet whose work is of enduring greatness
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2
as in generosity
the quality or state of being large in size
the overwhelming greatness of the canyon is what visitors first notice
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Recent Examples of greatness
What can the Warriors do to maximize the remaining years of greatness?
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Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
Trump’s mission must return to the original promise of true American greatness through the unapologetic rejection of digital espionage on the American people.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
This is an opportunity for every American to participate in the greatness of our great -- wonderful nation.
—ABC News, 2 Feb. 2025
Mahomes’ greatness is the kind many like to front-run.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 31 Jan. 2025
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Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
Trump’s mission must return to the original promise of true American greatness through the unapologetic rejection of digital espionage on the American people.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
This is an opportunity for every American to participate in the greatness of our great -- wonderful nation.
—ABC News, 2 Feb. 2025
Mahomes’ greatness is the kind many like to front-run.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 31 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for greatness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greatness
Noun
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His leadership and innovative approach have earned him a reputation for excellence, both in the courtroom and beyond.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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In the Fort Worth-area, Diamond Hill-Jarvis boys soccer is in a league of its own and sets the gold standard for excellence.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Benefactors did not necessarily serve these functions out of uncomplicated generosity.—
Brian Klaas,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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His namesake — the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports & Wellness — stands on DU’s campus as a permanent remembrance of the former chancellor’s generosity.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
The Denver Post,
31 Jan. 2025
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Education was considered an individual pursuit marked by moral excellency and only the students who did the best in school would have proceeded to higher education.—
Sara Novak,
Discover Magazine,
12 Nov. 2024
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Zurich said the Game Changer Award pays tribute to excellency in the film business with a focus on leaders that not only cherish change and forward-thinking approaches in the business, but also stand for the DNA of what cinema has represented since its invention.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2024
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Thirteen of Monday’s quakes registered magnitudes greater than 4, while several more with similar magnitudes struck on Tuesday.—
Elena Becatoros,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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Many streaming vets wonder about the technical capacity for handling a live event of this magnitude.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2025
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Some state capitals boast incredible job markets, high average salaries, world-class universities, and an abundance of attractions.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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This is a paramount period to pursue expansion, growth and abundance in all forms.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Greatness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greatness. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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