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
But having amped up the craziness and the stakes, Storer now appears to be more interested in exploring why so many people believe that an ever-roiling crucible is necessary to achieve greatness.
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Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
However, that ground has largely been covered in this film and pretty much a foregone conclusion that he’s destined for greatness.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
If greatness is your goal, the secret is simply practice, repetition and sustained effort.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
Sonny is a brutal tactician but divinely inspired toward greatness, per the script, a driver more about ramming speed than playing nice.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
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Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
However, that ground has largely been covered in this film and pretty much a foregone conclusion that he’s destined for greatness.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
If greatness is your goal, the secret is simply practice, repetition and sustained effort.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
Sonny is a brutal tactician but divinely inspired toward greatness, per the script, a driver more about ramming speed than playing nice.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greatness
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Their stories—rooted in resilience, strategy, faith, and fire—speak directly to Black women and girls watching, learning, and preparing to take their place in the lineage of excellence.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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This year marks Reda’s 160th anniversary, celebrating history, innovation, sustainability and more than a century of textile excellence.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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Hospitality, for us, is a reflection of our values—warmth, generosity, and community.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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In the past week, The Athletic tried to do justice to both Diogo’s remarkable talent as a player and the qualities which made so many people warm to him: his spirit, generosity and determination.—
Andrew Fifield,
New York Times,
10 July 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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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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Only many days after the start of the heat wave would the magnitude of the tragedy begin to sink in, as newspaper articles and nightly news reports tallied hundreds of deaths across Chicago.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
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There have been money woes and police scandals, but nothing of the magnitude that would put village sustainability at risk.—
Sharon Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
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When cap space is at an abundance but impact players aren’t as readily available on the trade and free-agent market, acquiring high-end talent becomes a bigger win than ever.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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An abundance of useful assets is far more powerful than a small number of exquisite ones.—
Charles Beames,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Greatness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greatness. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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