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the makings

NOUN

potential

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ability capability capacity potentiality power

STRONG

aptitude arete wherewithal

WEAK

what it takes

Antonyms

STRONGEST

impotence inability incompetence weakness

WEAK

impossible lack

NOUN

potentiality

Synonyms

STRONG

ability aptitude capability capacity potential power wherewithal

WEAK

what it takes

Antonyms

STRONG

impotence inability incapacity incompetence stupidity weakness

NOUN

right stuff

Synonyms

WEAK

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

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A ragtag ensemble, a daunting task, an uncertain journey: Here are all the makings of a classic fantasy tale, with the bonus additions of Mr. Stead’s droll humor and eye for whimsical detail.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“This is all the makings of the most hated V-shaped rally again,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

The match in Rabat, between two of the continent's leading nations, had the makings of the tie of the round but never quite lived up to its billing.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

This has the makings of an instant classic.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

If that doesn’t sound like the makings of a witch’s brew,, then I’m the queen of England.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

the makings

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