Synonyms

greatness

American

[greyt-nis] / ˈgreɪt nɪs /

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 Word Forms

overgreatness noun

Etymology

Origin of greatness

great ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

Example Sentences

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These symbols of American greatness made previous generations proud of their country and gave them a sense of security.

From The Wall Street Journal

Acquiring the semiautonomous Danish territory would further elevate his claims to greatness and the status of legend in his own contorted reality.

From Salon

“For too long, we have turned to the private sector for greatness.”

From The Wall Street Journal

If the sequel is anything less than stellar, it stands to diminish the greatness of the original film just by association, becoming a “remember when they tried that?” asterisk on a truly special movie.

From Salon

"He will crave greatness and real consistency. He will fine-tune that balance."

From BBC

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