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greatness
[ greyt-nis ]
noun
- the quality or state of being important, notable, or distinguished:
The goal is to inspire students to achieve greatness by taking risks, working hard, and pushing their limits.
The town is considered an important historical landmark, and is known primarily for its architectural greatness and venerable history.
- the quality or state of being powerful or intense:
Those who are deemed incurable by reason of the greatness of their crimes are banished and never allowed to return.
- the quality or state of being large in size, stature, number, etc.:
The ancient stone walls, towering close to 200 feet high, impress with their greatness.
Other Words From
- o·ver·great·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of greatness1
Example Sentences
Jurado swirled around a Rooibos tea bag with a tag read, “Your Actions Prove Your Greatness.”
Balvin on Monday wrote on his Instagram story, “This doesn’t take away from your greatness,” USA Today reported.
He has also played into the prophecy fervor: During his victory speech last week, Trump referred to the assassination attempt on his life in July: “And I said that many people have told me that God spared my life for a reason. And that reason was to save our country and to restore America to greatness.”
Presented as compelling theater, they brought in-depth insight into our often simplistic attempts to understand the Russian mind, with its complex aspirations, fears and insecurity that can lead to greatness, grandiosity or outright malevolence.
Jordan will be saying goodbye to three years of greatness from running back David Sandy, who must lead his team against top-seeded Arleta in the City Division II playoffs after winning Division III last season.
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