cardinal virtues

noun

plural of cardinal virtue
as in virtues
a quality that gives something special worth the cardinal virtue of wool is that it retains its insulating properties even when wet

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  1. virtues
  2. distinctions
  3. advantages
  4. values
  5. merits
Noun
  • For Monday meditation, the teaching group has assigned the 10 paramis (spiritual virtues) of Buddhism, which explore topics like generosity, wisdom and patience.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • What unites these seemingly disparate topics is Wilson’s knack for putting himself into scenarios with unusual people that lead him into unexpected territory—a lesson in the virtues of simple observation.
    — Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of virtues
Noun
  • As the volume of information grows, the ability to make those distinctions becomes the skill.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The moral distinctions among mainstream business, the yakuza gangs, and the police were often blurry.
    — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of distinctions
Noun
  • Firms that know exactly where the line sits hold quiet advantages their competitors cannot purchase or replicate.
    — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Cue the whole nepo-baby brouhaha, the never-ending conversation about the professional advantages that come with a famous last name.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of advantages
Noun
  • Businesses that rediscover its values will gain what their velocity-chasing competitors cannot buy, borrow, or automate.
    — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • At the heart of all this is Silver's attempt to increase franchise values across the league.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of values
Noun
  • But the appeals court has not yet ruled on the legal merits of the White House's ban targeting AP journalists.
    — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • While the probe is progressing, some inside the DOJ are concerned about its legal merits.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of merits
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