merits

NOUN

due

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compensation interest payment rate repayment right

STRONG

claim comeuppance deserts entitlement guerdon need perquisite prerogative privilege recompense reprisal retaliation retribution revenge rights satisfaction title vengeance

WEAK

be in line for what is coming to one

NOUN

guerdon

Synonyms

STRONG

claim comeuppance compensation desert deserts entitlement interest need payment perquisite prerogative privilege rate recompense repayment reprisal retaliation retribution revenge reward right rights

WEAK

be in line for satisfa

Antonyms

STRONG

disadvantage forgiveness pardon penalty sympathy

Example Sentences

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“The investment was evaluated and approved on its commercial merits, strategic fit and long-term value creation potential.”

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Ultimately, it’s up to investors to judge the merits.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Rather than debating the merits of income redistribution, we should start by scaling such evidence-backed efforts to improve opportunities for upward mobility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Pratt’s theories about homelessness strain credulity on the merits.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

Charles was disappointed and upset that his mentor could not see the merits of his theory.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

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