72 entries under merit topic. ×

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choiceness(noun, quality, goodness, virtue, distinction)
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virtuosity(noun, wisdom, goodness, virtue, distinction)
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beauty(noun, good, slang, goodness, virtue)
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grace(noun, quality, honor, kindness, goodness)
12
first-rateness(noun, goodness, virtue, distinction, perfection)
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integrity(noun, feature, quality, honor, character)
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kindness(noun, feature, quality, honor, character)
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cardinal virtue(noun, expression, goodness, virtue, distinction)
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primeness(noun, goodness, virtue, distinction, perfection)
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benevolence(noun, kindness, grace, goodness, honesty)
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honesty(noun, kindness, grace, goodness, virtue)
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importance(noun, quality, power, honor, note)
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probity(noun, feature, quality, honor, character)
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rectitude(noun, feature, quality, honor, character)
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righteousness(noun, feature, quality, honor, character)
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arete(noun, quality, value, class, goodness)
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morality(noun, feature, quality, honor, character)
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prestige(noun, quality, power, honor, note)
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uprightness(noun, feature, quality, honor, character)
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éclat(noun, goodness, virtue, distinction, superiority)
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