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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Robinson told BBC Sport that the scale of Kane's greatness may only be fully appreciated in years to come.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
But while turnstiles spun — on Thursday, the club announced a record of 4,034,219 fans showed up this season to witness Ohtani’s greatness — everyone forged foolishly forward.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
President Xi, show the greatness of China—and let Jimmy Lai go.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
The magic is indeed missing, and after two seasons of conjuring up postseason greatness, these back-to-reality Dodgers appear headed for an early fall.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
Zeitoun thinks of the simple greatness of the canoe, of the advantages of moving quietly, of listening carefully.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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