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having the right stuff

ADJECTIVE
capable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
able accomplished adept adequate competent efficient experienced gifted good intelligent proficient qualified skillful suited talented
WEAK
adapted apt au fait clever dynamite fireball fitted green thumb has what it takes having know-how having the goods knowing the ropes knowing the score like a one-man band like a pistol masterly old hand old-timer on the ball proper there up up to it up to snuff up to speed veteran
Antonyms
STRONGEST
clumsy green ignorant inadequate incapable incompetent ineffective inefficient inept inexperienced powerless stupid unable unintelligent unqualified unskilled unsuitable untalented useless weak
WEAK
impotent unskillful

Example Sentences

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Buying things may not lead you to happiness, but having the right stuff can make each day just a little more joyful, sometimes in unexpected ways.

From Slate • Dec. 20, 2018

So much about what makes something happen or not happen has to do with having the right stuff at the right time.

From New York Times • Sep. 22, 2010

The emphasis on having the right stuff to wear may also help explain why low-income kids in the poll worry the most about fitting in.

From Time Magazine Archive

Going on a ride is good, but having the right stuff will make your next adventure great.

From Time Magazine Archive

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