what it takes
- ability n.
- aptitude n.
- authority n.
- capacity n.
- competence n.
- drive n.
- faculty n.
- force n.
- fortitude n.
- intellect n.
- intelligence n.
- potency n.
- potential n.
- potentiality n.
- proficiency n.
- prowess n.
- qualification n.
- right stuff n.
- say-so n.
- skill n.
- smarts n.
- suitableness n.
- talent n.
- tenacity n.
- zeal n.
Example Sentences
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“There aren’t a lot of people who can carry a half-hour on their own, unscripted,” Sheindlin continued, adding that Levy has what it takes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
As Béatrice moves further into a long-buried conspiracy, “Chronovisor” tests its audience’s nerve to see if they have what it takes to transport themselves into another dimension, another consciousness.
From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2026
"Few people understand what it takes to build products that change the world the way John does," Cook wrote.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
“Too many of our students have zero concept of the dollar and exactly what it takes to budget, save, and support a household,” Outsen said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
Sliding over to make room for her in the bucket seat, Jack says, “Just do what it takes to get those hours over with, right?”
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
