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Definitions

right stuff

NOUN
whatever it takes
Synonyms
WEAK
abilities bravery courage credentials dependability drive essential qualities experience guts knowledge power qualifications self-confidence skills talent the goods the makings the stuff what it takes

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You’re doing all the right stuff by yourself, and you’re among professionals, medical professionals, not Yahoos, and you can still have someone else make a mistake and your life is gone.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

"My life started getting better and I moved towards the right stuff."

From BBC • May 29, 2024

But in case that isn't enough, I'll add that it has the same nature, with all the right stuff from the high tannins to the earthy and floral aromas that make a Barolo dance.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2023

While the Dolphins and Ravens couldn’t pull off upsets, Daniel Jones and the New York Giants had the right stuff against the Minnesota Vikings.

From Washington Times • Jan. 16, 2023

His long-term career goal was to become a detective, and the Mother Paula case was a chance to show he had the right stuff.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen