greatness
Example Sentences
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His greatness stems from his ability to fight through adversity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
He also ordered administrators to remove any content that “inappropriately disparages Americans” living or dead, and replace it with language that celebrates the nation’s greatness.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026
In his second year he met Arthur Hallam, the golden boy of the university, who seemed destined for future greatness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
The film’s title translates to “national treasure,” another clichéd term thrown around when trying to categorize greatness.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
Even if I had made the dive across the pool stairs and qualified for greatness, he still would have left the next day.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.