1
as in excellence
exceptionally high quality
a poet whose work is of enduring greatness
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in generosity
the quality or state of being large in size
the overwhelming greatness of the canyon is what visitors first notice
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of greatness
But the idea of it, a possibility foodies around town have talked about for years, could push the city's restaurants even harder toward greatness.
—
Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
Tell me the wretched truth about America, because that speaks to our greatness.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
So just going out and trying to find better opportunities and continue to chase greatness.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Add in the absolute gold of Ovechkin and Maroon and Martinez for these kids to witness class and greatness.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for greatness
Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
Tell me the wretched truth about America, because that speaks to our greatness.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
So just going out and trying to find better opportunities and continue to chase greatness.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Add in the absolute gold of Ovechkin and Maroon and Martinez for these kids to witness class and greatness.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for greatness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greatness
Noun
-
Your business will reach new levels of excellence while protecting your team and your sanity.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
-
This wide array of automobile excellence displays how the automotive industry has transformed from usage to power, comfort, luxury or efficiency.—
Marc D. Grasso,
New York Daily News,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Healthy relationships allow for generosity without expectation, where both partners feel free to set boundaries without fear of emotional debt.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
-
Though federal and state funding played an important role in these projects, they were driven more by the commitment and generosity of the individuals, families, and philanthropic organizations that make the Wildlands Partnership possible.—
Shelley Harms,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Education was considered an individual pursuit marked by moral excellency and only the students who did the best in school would have proceeded to higher education.—
Sara Novak,
Discover Magazine,
12 Nov. 2024
-
Education was considered an individual pursuit marked by moral excellency and only the students who did the best in school would have proceeded to higher education.—
Sara Novak,
Discover Magazine,
12 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
The Homeschool Act has garnered national media attention due to the magnitude of the ...—
James R. Mason,
National Review,
5 Apr. 2025
-
Thousands of buildings were toppled by the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that also resulted in damage to roads.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
There is also an abundance of in-person events, both regionally and nationally.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
-
Psychologists have long studied the difference between scarcity and abundance mindsets.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Greatness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greatness. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share