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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He also ordered administrators to remove any content that “inappropriately disparages Americans” living or dead, and replace it with language that celebrates the nation’s greatness.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026
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 • Feb. 20, 2026
In his second year he met Arthur Hallam, the golden boy of the university, who seemed destined for future greatness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
Six months before the 2012 Olympics, American Claressa Shields took her first step on the path to greatness.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
If only he had had some greatness of mind as well, at least enough to lead him along the ways of reason, he would have been the perfect hero.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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