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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But none of this—its imperfect construction, its lack of architectural progeny, its scientific failure—affects its intrinsic greatness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
"We look forward to a great and fun evening celebrating 250 years of American greatness and a free press."
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 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
He could feel his moment of greatness slipping through his fingers.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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