greatness
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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.
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Argentina was fortunate to reach the final, but Messi got them there with astonishing drama, and a whole new generation was exposed to his vision and greatness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
But all of that should not obscure Ohtani’s greatness as a player.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
And truthfully, there’s dignity in that curiosity, in wanting to know if greatness is all there is.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
Those were the words Contepomi used to describe how Messi's greatness as an athlete motivates his side.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
From these qualities, a prince must guard himself as if from a reef, and he must strive to make everyone recognize in his actions greatness, spirit, dignity, and strength.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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