Positive nouns
1,362 nouns 205 shown here, eight per letter Updated Run by Adrian Nutiu PDF
Eight from every letter, our first picks at the top. The letter links carry the rest.
A 73 nouns
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A plentiful amount of something valuable or welcome.
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The garden produced an abundance of tomatoes for the neighborhood table.
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A person who actively supports another person or cause.
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Jules became a trusted ally in the campaign for step-free access.
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A person or thing of substantial value or usefulness.
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Her language skills were a major asset during the visit.
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A skilled craftsperson who makes things with care.
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The artisan repaired the carved frame by hand.
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A person who reaches worthwhile goals through effort.
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The young achiever balanced her studies with community service.
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A person eager to explore unfamiliar places or experiences.
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The curious adventurer mapped a safe route through the valley.
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A feeling of wonder and deep respect.
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The vast night sky filled the campers with awe.
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A greeting or farewell expressing affection and goodwill.
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The host welcomed each arriving guest with a cheerful aloha.
B 69 nouns
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A state of complete happiness and contentment.
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Sitting beside the quiet lake felt like pure bliss.
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A close friend or supportive companion.
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His hiking buddy carried the extra water.
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A person who gives practical or financial support.
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A longtime backer funded the theater's accessible entrance.
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A person's closest and most trusted friend.
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Nora called her bestie with the wonderful news first.
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A person or thing that increases support, strength, or confidence.
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The coach was a steady booster of every beginner.
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A person who creates, develops, or strengthens something.
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She is a patient community builder who connects local groups.
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A person with strong confidence in an idea or possibility.
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As a believer in second chances, he offered practical support.
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A person who reads often and with great enjoyment.
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The happy bookworm always carried a novel on train journeys.
C 60 nouns
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The strength to face fear, pain, or difficulty.
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It took courage to report the mistake and propose a repair.
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An admired winner or exceptionally capable person.
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The spelling champ helped younger pupils practice without embarrassment.
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A person whose warmth and appeal delight others.
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The gentle puppy was a charmer with every visitor.
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A winner or a strong supporter of a person or cause.
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She became a champion for safer streets near every school.
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A person admired for gracious and honorable conduct.
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Devin was a class act, praising his rival after the final.
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A person who regularly supports someone who needs care.
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The caregiver listened patiently and wrote down every question.
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A person or animal who shares time and offers company.
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Her rescue dog became a steady companion on daily walks.
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A trusted person with whom private thoughts are safely shared.
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Her oldest confidant listened carefully before offering any advice.
D 44 nouns
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A feeling or source of keen pleasure.
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The children's delight made the long rehearsal worthwhile.
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A person who turns useful ideas into action.
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Sam is a practical doer who always brings the right tools.
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A person who gives something valuable to help others.
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Every blood donor received a note of thanks.
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An energetic and highly effective person.
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Our fundraising dynamo recruited forty volunteers in one weekend.
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An enthusiastic and committed admirer, supporter, or participant.
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A longtime jazz devotee organized the free listening sessions.
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A person who imagines hopeful possibilities or ambitious goals.
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The young dreamer sketched a park where the car park once stood.
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A person who protects or supports someone or something.
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She became a determined defender of the village woodland.
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A person skilled at resolving disagreement with tact.
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A natural diplomat, Priya found common ground without hiding differences.
E 68 nouns
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A person highly sensitive to other people's feelings.
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As an empath, Noor noticed when a quiet colleague needed support.
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A person who helps others gain knowledge and skill.
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The patient educator welcomed questions from every new apprentice.
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A curious person who investigates unfamiliar places or ideas.
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The young explorer carefully mapped every path through the reserve.
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A person who begins activities promptly or ahead of others.
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The early bird secured a quiet table for the study group.
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A person or activity that restores enthusiasm and energy.
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The drummer became the parade's tireless energizer.
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A person who habitually starts the day early.
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The early riser enjoyed an unhurried walk before breakfast.
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A remarkably kind person who brings comfort and help.
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Our earth angel delivered warm meals throughout the difficult week.
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A determined person who actively protects the environment.
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The young eco-warrior persuaded the council to restore the wetland.
F 56 nouns
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The power or right to act, speak, or live without unjust restraint.
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The ramp gave Amir the freedom to enter the hall independently.
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Trust or confidence in someone, something, or a belief.
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Her faith in the apprentices encouraged them to try again.
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A caring and trusting relationship between people.
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Their friendship grew through years of shared volunteer work.
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A person who enthusiastically supports someone or something.
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Every young player needs a loyal fan in the stands.
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A person who enthusiastically explores and appreciates food.
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The curious foodie sampled every regional dish at the market.
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A trusted person joined to another by mutual affection.
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A good friend listened quietly before offering practical help.
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A person who establishes an organization or useful project.
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The founder still teaches one free class each month.
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A competitor who reaches the last stage of a contest.
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Each finalist presented a practical solution to the judges.
G 75 nouns
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The feeling and expression of sincere appreciation.
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The family sent a letter of gratitude to the rescue crew.
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A person considered the greatest of all time.
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Fans called the sprinter the GOAT after her final record.
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A respected expert who offers knowledgeable guidance.
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The gardening guru showed beginners how to restore poor soil.
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A person of exceptional achievement, influence, or ability.
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The retiring teacher was a giant of science education.
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A person who willingly offers help, time, or resources.
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The quiet giver left warm coats at the shelter each winter.
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A woman admired for remarkable beauty, talent, or strength.
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Her fans hailed the veteran singer as a stage goddess.
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An athlete skilled in strength, balance, and controlled movement.
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The gymnast landed the difficult routine with calm precision.
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An energetic person who turns initiative into results.
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The young go-getter found sponsors for the school garden.
H 86 nouns
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A pleasing state of agreement, balance, or musical combination.
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The neighbors worked in harmony to restore the shared courtyard.
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A confident wish or reason to expect a good possibility.
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The successful trial gave patients new hope.
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A person admired for courage, character, or outstanding achievement.
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The lifeguard became a local hero after the difficult rescue.
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An affectionate name for someone loved or cherished.
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She greeted her granddaughter with a warm hello, honey.
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A person or practice that helps restore health or wholeness.
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The village knew the nurse as a skilled and compassionate healer.
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A person who provides useful assistance.
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Each new reader was paired with a patient helper.
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An affectionate person who readily offers warm embraces.
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The family's youngest hugger welcomed everyone at the door.
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A woman admired for courage, character, or outstanding achievement.
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Young readers saw the scientist as the heroine of the story.
I 55 nouns
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The quality of acting according to sound moral principles.
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Her integrity was evident when she corrected an error that benefited her.
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A person widely admired for lasting influence or achievement.
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The pioneering singer became an icon for young performers.
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A person guided by hopes and principles about how things could improve.
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The young idealist also learned how to build lasting coalitions.
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A person who actively seeks knowledge or understanding.
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Each young inquirer received a notebook for recording discoveries.
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A person who creates a new device, method, or idea.
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The inventor tested the handle with people of different ages.
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A person who develops useful new ideas, methods, or products.
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The young innovator designed a cane that detects low obstacles.
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A person especially skilled at producing useful original ideas.
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Our idea person found three affordable ways to reuse the space.
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A person, idea, or feeling that encourages creative or positive action.
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Her grandmother's courage remained a lifelong inspiration.
J 47 nouns
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A feeling of great happiness or a source of delight.
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The first snowfall filled the children with joy.
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A process of travel, growth, or progress toward a meaningful goal.
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Learning to walk again was a long journey marked by small victories.
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A person or thing valued for exceptional beauty or quality.
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The restored theater is a jewel in the center of town.
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A playful person who enjoys making others laugh.
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The team's resident joker kept spirits up during the long journey.
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An entertainer who amuses people with jokes and wit.
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The jester turned a long delay into shared laughter.
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A skilled performer who keeps several objects moving through the air.
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The juggler delighted the crowd with a graceful five-ball routine.
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A person who enjoys making others laugh.
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The office jokester always kept the humor generous and kind.
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A person capable at many different kinds of work.
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Our jack-of-all-trades repaired the shelf and tuned the piano.
K 34 nouns
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The quality or act of treating others with care and consideration.
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One small kindness changed the tone of the entire day.
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Praise and recognition for an achievement.
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Kudos go to the maintenance team for preventing a larger failure.
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A touch with the lips that expresses affection or greeting.
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She placed a gentle kiss on the baby's forehead.
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A person or thing considered valuable enough to retain.
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That simple soup recipe is definitely a keeper.
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A person sharing one's deepest interests, values, or outlook.
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Leila found a kindred spirit in her new studio partner.
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Family or people connected by a strong shared bond.
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Friends and kin gathered to rebuild the storm-damaged roof.
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A natural or learned skill for doing something well.
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Mina has a knack for making complex instructions simple.
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Continuous improvement through small, steady, practical changes.
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Daily kaizen helped the workshop reduce waste without rushing.
L 58 nouns
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A person who guides others toward a shared purpose or result.
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A good leader makes the goal clear and listens to the whole team.
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A person celebrated for exceptional talent or achievement.
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The jazz legend stayed afterward to encourage young musicians.
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A person who is gaining knowledge, skill, or understanding.
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Each learner chose a project connected to a personal interest.
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A person or channel supporting communication and cooperation between groups.
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A community liaison kept residents informed throughout the repairs.
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A person honored with an award for notable achievement.
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The poetry laureate led a workshop for young writers.
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A person who gives careful attention to what others say.
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A patient listener gave each resident time to explain the problem.
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An energetic person who brings excitement to a group.
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The new drummer is a livewire who energizes every rehearsal.
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A person who helps others gain freedom from unfair control.
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The community honored the liberator who had defended their rights.
M 74 nouns
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An extraordinary and welcome event that inspires wonder or gratitude.
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The doctors called her swift recovery a small miracle.
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A friend or companion who shares an activity or experience.
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Her hiking mate stayed close during the difficult descent.
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A person who creates, builds, or produces something.
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The skilled maker turned fallen branches into sturdy stools.
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A person or thing especially well suited to another.
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The quiet reading room was a perfect match for the small book club.
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A skilled performer who creates wonder through illusion.
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The magician delighted the children with a graceful card trick.
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A dependable person or thing that provides essential support.
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Rina became a mainstay of the neighborhood food program.
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An independent thinker who follows an original approach.
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The design maverick found a simple answer others had missed.
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A person who has earned a medal for notable achievement.
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The medalist thanked the coaches who supported her recovery.
N 47 nouns
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The living world, valued for its beauty and renewal.
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Time in nature restored her attention after a crowded week.
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Honorable character shown through courage, generosity, or principle.
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The quiet nobility of her choice inspired the whole class.
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A person who lives nearby or shares a local community.
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A neighbor brought warm food while the family recovered.
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A recently married person celebrating a new shared life.
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The newlywed thanked both families for making the ceremony welcoming.
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A person who gives care and encouragement that help others grow.
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As a patient nurturer, Mina helped young musicians trust their voices.
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A person skilled at finding or planning a route.
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The experienced navigator guided the boat around the shallow reef.
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A person skilled at helping sides reach an agreement.
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The calm negotiator found common ground between the two groups.
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A person or institution cherished for exceptional cultural value.
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The beloved children's author became a national treasure over six decades.
O 57 nouns
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A favorable set of circumstances for action, learning, or progress.
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The internship gave her an opportunity to test her ideas in practice.
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Hopeful confidence that good outcomes are possible.
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Her optimism encouraged the team to try one more solution.
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A person valued as a wise and trusted adviser.
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The team treated Amara as an oracle on native plants.
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A skilled and eloquent public speaker.
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The gifted orator made a complex proposal easy to understand.
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An experienced person skilled in a particular activity.
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As an old hand, Priya repaired the loom without fuss.
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A person showing unusual maturity and thoughtful understanding.
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Everyone trusted the old soul's calm advice during disagreements.
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An athlete who has earned a place at the Olympic Games.
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The young Olympian thanked the coaches who supported her training.
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A person who expects or looks for favorable possibilities.
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Even after the delay, the optimist in our group saw a chance to improve the plan.
P 76 nouns
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Steady effort despite difficulty, delay, or discouragement.
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Her perseverance carried the research through three failed trials.
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A close and friendly companion.
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Her old pal brought soup and stayed for a cheerful visit.
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A person who generously supports an organization or cause.
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A longtime patron funded free instruments for the youth orchestra.
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A person who cooperates with another toward a shared aim.
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A reliable partner can turn a difficult project into a manageable one.
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A person devoted to their country's well-being and values.
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The young patriot expanded voting access in remote villages.
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A person who develops or explores a new field or method.
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The engineer became a pioneer in low-cost solar design.
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A person who arranges steps and resources for a goal.
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The careful planner left extra time for weather delays.
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A young person with exceptional natural ability.
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The piano prodigy happily performed alongside experienced local musicians.
Q 30 nouns
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A degree of excellence or a feature that gives something value.
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Careful editing improved the quality of the final guide.
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A sustained search for something valuable or important.
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Their quest for a safer material led to an unexpected discovery.
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A preeminent or greatly admired woman in a group.
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The jazz queen closed the festival with a radiant encore.
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A person or team that earns advancement in competition.
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The youngest qualifier earned her place with two steady performances.
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A person who asks questions to understand or examine something.
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A thoughtful questioner helped the panel explain its decision clearly.
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A person able to learn new material remarkably fast.
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As a quick study, Arun learned the lighting desk overnight.
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A clever, brief remark that creates amusement.
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His gentle quip drew smiles without making anyone the target.
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A practice combining movement, breathing, and meditation for wellbeing.
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The morning qigong class combined gentle movement with steady breathing.
R 58 nouns
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The ability to recover, adapt, or remain strong through difficulty.
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The orchard's resilience improved after farmers diversified the crops.
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Bright light or a clear expression of happiness and health.
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The bride's radiance filled every photograph.
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A person who saves others from danger or difficulty.
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The rescuer carried the exhausted swimmer to shore.
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A person who works to correct injustice or harmful systems.
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The respected reformer built broad support for accessible public schools.
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A person admired for exceptional skill or achievement.
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Our volunteer rockstar organized every delivery before the storm arrived.
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A gifted person who tells stories with wit and skill.
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The raconteur held the dinner guests spellbound with one lively tale.
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A person whose skill brings valuable opportunities or success.
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The community rainmaker secured sponsors for the new youth center.
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A person whose good example inspires others.
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The patient captain became a role model for younger players.
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A person respected for wisdom and sound judgment.
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The village sage listened carefully before offering advice.
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A person admired for exceptional goodness and kindness.
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The exhausted nurse was a saint to every frightened patient.
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A person skilled at finding answers to problems.
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The patient solver tested each connection until the lamp worked.
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A person devoted to careful study and learning.
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The young scholar shared her research with the whole class.
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A person who responsibly cares for something valued.
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The ranger serves as a steward of the ancient woodland.
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A deeply compatible and cherished companion.
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She found a loyal soulmate who shared her curiosity.
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A person who continues or recovers after serious difficulty.
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The survivor became a patient mentor to others.
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An exceptionally successful, admired, or talented person.
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The young goalkeeper became the tournament's unexpected superstar.
T 67 nouns
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A great success achieved through effort or courage.
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Completing the bridge was a triumph for the small team.
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A person of exceptional achievement or influence.
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The composer became a titan of modern film music.
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A person who gives individual teaching or guidance.
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The volunteer tutor made fractions easier to understand.
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A person who helps others gain knowledge or skill.
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The teacher made every beginner feel welcome.
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A person who helps others develop knowledge or skill.
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The patient trainer demonstrated each step twice.
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A fellow member of a cooperative group.
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A thoughtful teammate stayed to help pack the equipment.
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A person exceptionally skilled at understanding and using technology.
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The neighborhood tech whiz restored every file from the damaged laptop.
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A person skilled at planning effective courses of action.
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The tactician found a route that avoided the flooded roads.
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The state of being joined by a shared purpose or mutual support.
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The neighborhood showed unity when the community hall flooded.
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A person who brings others together around shared purpose.
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The patient coach became a unifier across the two clubs.
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Someone or something that raises hope or spirits.
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Her weekly visits made her a treasured uplifter at the center.
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A promising person gaining skill, success, or recognition.
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The young up-and-comer won praise for her thoughtful debut.
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A joining that creates cooperation, strength, or harmony.
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The two choirs celebrated their union with a joint concert.
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Complete agreement or simultaneous action in harmony.
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The crowd rose in unison to applaud the retiring nurse.
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A favorable aspect, advantage, or possible benefit.
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The shorter route has the upside of passing the library.
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Time during which a service operates reliably.
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Better monitoring increased the clinic network's uptime during storms.
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Healthy energy, strength, and capacity for growth.
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Regular movement restored her sense of vitality.
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A person or team that succeeds in a contest or struggle.
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The victor congratulated every finalist before accepting the trophy.
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A person chosen to receive affection or romantic attention.
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Sam surprised his valentine with a thoughtful handwritten poem.
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A person who freely gives time or effort to help.
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A volunteer delivered groceries to residents who could not travel.
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A graduating student honored for outstanding academic achievement.
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The valedictorian thanked every teacher who supported the class.
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Great courage, especially when protecting others from danger.
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The medal recognized her valor during the mountain rescue.
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Lively energy, enthusiasm, and expressive style.
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The young ensemble played the difficult finale with verve.
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Physical strength, healthy energy, or forceful enthusiasm.
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The seedlings returned with vigor after the soil was restored.
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Sound judgment gained through knowledge, experience, and reflection.
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Her wisdom helped the group act without rushing.
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A person or thing that is strikingly impressive or successful.
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The renovated reading room is a real wow.
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A person, team, or idea that succeeds or proves especially good.
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The simple low-cost design was the clear winner.
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A person with exceptional skill in a particular field.
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The scheduling wizard found room for every requested appointment.
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A brave and determined person who fights for a worthy cause.
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The patient became a warrior for better access to treatment.
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A trusted male companion who offers practical support.
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Her wingman checked the route and carried the spare tools.
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Someone who creates opportunities or opens paths for others.
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The retiring principal was a waymaker for first-generation students.
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A person or tool that helps others find a route or direction.
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As the group's wayfinder, Lina checked each trail marker.
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A person who appreciates people, customs, or cultures from other places.
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As a xenophile, Mina approached each exchange with curiosity and respect.
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A distinctive quality that gives someone or something special appeal or effectiveness.
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Her ability to make complex ideas clear was the team's x-factor.
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Hospitality and kindness shown to strangers or travelers.
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The mountain shelter has a long tradition of xenodochy.
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Appreciation of foreign people, cultures, or customs.
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The exchange program encouraged xenophily through respectful, reciprocal learning.
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Appreciation of people, cultures, or customs from other places.
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Her xenophilia inspired years of respectful cultural exchange.
Y 28 nouns
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An affirmative answer or expression of agreement.
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A clear yes gave the project permission to begin.
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A cheerful expression of approval, triumph, or delight.
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A yay followed the announcement of free library cards.
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A deep and sincere desire for something meaningful.
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Her yearning to learn led her back to evening classes.
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The early period of life associated with growth and possibility.
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The program gives local youth a place to build practical skills.
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An exuberant expression of joy, delight, or triumph.
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One yippee escaped before the children opened their presents.
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A talented, ambitious newcomer likely to succeed.
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The young gun earned respect with thoughtful questions and steady work.
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Younger members whose fresh energy and ideas renew a group.
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The committee welcomed young blood before planning its next decade.
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An entertaining story, especially one told with lively detail.
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Grandpa told a warm yarn about his first day at sea.
Z 23 nouns
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Eager enjoyment, lively interest, or added flavor.
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She approached the new course with real zest.
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Strong and energetic enthusiasm for a purpose.
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Their zeal for restoring the theater attracted new volunteers.
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An appealing burst of energy, flavor, or excitement.
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Fresh lime gave the soup a welcome zing.
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Lively energy, speed, or vigor.
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The percussion added welcome zip to the final song.
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The highest point of success, power, or development.
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The orchestra reached its zenith under her thoughtful direction.
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A particularly impressive, clever, or striking thing.
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The final line was a zinger that made the whole audience smile.
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A sudden burst of joyful, energetic running or movement.
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After her bath, the puppy got the zoomies around the garden.
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The quality of being amusingly unconventional and playful.
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A little zaniness kept the rehearsal lighthearted and focused.
Questions people ask
- How many positive nouns are there?
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This list holds 1,362 positive nouns, under 26 letters of the alphabet. English has no fixed count; these are the ones with a clearly positive everyday sense, each with a meaning and an example.
- Which positive nouns are a good place to start?
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Good places to start are Joy, Kindness, Hope, Happiness, Peace, Gratitude, Courage, Friendship, Confidence and Success. Each letter page has the rest, with meanings and examples.
- Which letter has the most positive nouns?
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H, with 86 nouns. X has the fewest, 5.
Positive nouns that start with H