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The quality of being particularly good or worthy

The level or measure of being good or worthy

A good or redeeming feature or point

The quality of being morally good or virtuous

One's social standing or eminence, or the state of having a high social standing

(now literary) A reward, prize or recompense for a service

The reason for which something or someone is used or suited for

Public acknowledgment, praise or appreciation for one's action or idea

Impressive stylishness in appearance or behavior

An award or accolade bestowed to a victor or champion

A moral or legal entitlement to have or do something

Positive outcome from the achievement of one's goals

To deserve, or to be entitled to (something)

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Noun

The quality of being particularly good or worthy

“A fair process for appointing candidates on merit must be at the heart of the new system, based on advice from the Equal Opportunities Commission.”

Noun

The level or measure of being good or worthy

meritoriousness

praiseworthiness

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“Grace is conferred upon him because of the merit of his work.”

Noun

A good or redeeming feature or point

advantageousness

redeeming feature

appropriateness

efficaciousness

serviceableness

additional benefit

value proposition

appealing aspect

meritoriousness

positive impact

thing in its favour

redeeming quality

cardinal virtue

attractive aspect

unique selling point

added advantage

attractive feature

favorable aspect

favourable aspect

positive influence

positive effect

beneficial effect

beneficial impact

egg in one's beer

satisfactoriness

constructiveness

commensurateness

compensating feature

extenuating feature

mitigating feature

point of character

ace in the hole

ace up your sleeve

recommendability

bang for the buck

piece of good fortune

added attraction

something purchased

manna from heaven

most favourable aspect

most pleasant aspect

icing on the cake

unexpected extra

extra advantage

authorization^US

gift from the gods

gift from the heavens

authorisation^UK

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“The great merit of Saura's production is that it recreates lovingly and with great detail in sets, costumes, and music, Ursua's dramatic trajectory.”

Noun

The quality of being morally good or virtuous

trustworthiness

incorruptibility

irreproachableness

meritoriousness

nobility of soul

nobility of spirit

lack of corruption

high-mindedness

high principles

right-mindedness

conscientiousness

noble-mindedness

straightforwardness

irreproachability

devotion to God

illustriousness

gentlemanliness

sense of honour

theological virtue

enfranchisement

moral correctness

moral integrity

professionalism

good behavior^US

good behaviour^UK

moral excellence

moral rectitude

cardinal virtue

good conscience

self-discipline

firmness of purpose

strength of mind

code of behaviour^UK

code of behavior^US

anti-secularism

anti-secularization

moral standards

honest intentions

good intentions

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Noun

One's social standing or eminence, or the state of having a high social standing

illustriousness

prestigiousness

social standing

social position

street credibility

unforgettableness

conspicuousness

extraordinariness

outstanding nature

pronounced nature

exceptionalness

ceremoniousness

self-possession

trustworthiness

social division

position in society

good reputation

standing in society

outstandingness

acknowledgment^US

degree of competence

level of achievement

acknowledgement^UK

point on the scale

rung on the ladder

degree of proficiency

degree of merit

degree of quality

incomparability

personal capital

social hierarchy

state of health

physical fitness

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Noun

(now literary) A reward, prize or recompense for a service

additional benefit

little something

money under the table

something extra

little something extra

compensation package

employee benefit

benefit in kind

goodwill gesture

pot of gold at the end of the rainbow

unexpected extra

special compensation

additional compensation

golden parachute

reward for treachery

influence peddling

ill-gotten gains

corrupting gift

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Noun

The reason for which something or someone is used or suited for

serviceableness

reason for being

job description

bang for the buck

line of country

advantageousness

positive impact

value proposition

meritoriousness

additional benefit

egg in one's beer

cost-effectiveness

chance of success

appealing aspect

redeeming feature

redeeming quality

unique selling point

attractive aspect

appropriateness

positive effect

beneficial effect

beneficial impact

positive influence

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Noun

Public acknowledgment, praise or appreciation for one's action or idea

acknowledgement^UK

acknowledgment^US

pat on the back

aggrandizement^US

illustriousness

immortalization

aggrandisement^UK

congratulations

good reputation

appreciativeness

pat on the head

honorable mention^UK

source of satisfaction

honourable mention^US

round of applause

sense of obligation

source of pleasure

source of pride

special mention

shot in the arm

expression of gratitude

a round of applause

expression of appreciation

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Noun

Impressive stylishness in appearance or behavior

cosmopolitanism

fashionableness

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Noun

An award or accolade bestowed to a victor or champion

victor's garland

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Noun

A moral or legal entitlement to have or do something

authorisation^UK

authorization^US

seal of approval

self-determination

permission to use

opportunity to use

special treatment

get out of jail free card

official document

acknowledgment^US

acknowledgement^UK

power of attorney

stamp of approval

performing right

legal protection

registered trademark

rightful treatment

proprietary rights

right of possession

guardianship of

proprietary rights to

subpoena ad testificandum

travel document

legalization^US

legalisation^UK

complimentary ticket

complete discretion

complete freedom

unrestricted authority

no holds barred

complete authority

unconditional authority

leave to travel in

permission to travel

permission to enter

opportunity to enter

freedom to travel

right to travel

authorization to travel

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Noun

Positive outcome from the achievement of one's goals

product of working life

comfortable circumstances

result of working life

material comfort

privileged circumstances

economic recovery

economic growth

high on the hog

tranquillity^UK

freedom from hardship

a place in the sun

freedom from troubles

beer and skittles

comfortable situation

comfortableness

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Verb

To deserve, or to be entitled to (something)

be deserving of

be qualified for

have a claim on

have a claim to

have a right to

be a reason for

be a justification for

offer grounds for

be a defence of

be good enough for

be good reason for

have the right to

give ground for

make excuses for

give an explanation for

give reasons for

make a case for

give a justification for

give an apologia for

provide a justification for

provide an explanation for

give an excuse for

vindicate oneself

exculpate oneself

give an alibi for

give a reason for

clear the air about

give a rationale for

exonerate oneself

absolve yourself

throw light upon

give the rationale behind

speak on behalf of

speak in support of

legitimatize^US

legitimatise^UK

show just cause for

provide a rationale for

show to be reasonable

prove to be reasonable

be answerable for

speak in favor of

make allowances

give grounds for

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“However, the shortage and hence high price of particular skills can often be significant enough to merit the attention of a strategic assessment.”

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