greatness
Americannoun
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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.
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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.
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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 Word Forms
- overgreatness noun
Etymology
Origin of greatness
Example Sentences
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But the novel’s true greatness lies in its prophetic allegorical power.
They began to feature young men who would go on to achieve sporting greatness.
From BBC
Spanning 50 years and running nearly three hours, “Kokuho,” which has become Japan’s biggest live-action hit ever, evinces intensely mixed feelings about its two main characters’ quest for greatness.
From Los Angeles Times
In his second year he met Arthur Hallam, the golden boy of the university, who seemed destined for future greatness.
And they marvel at his willingness to embrace all the boring stuff that greatness requires.
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