Thesaurus results for MAKINGS

makings

noun

plural of making

as in potential

the basic elements from which something can be developed she has all the makings of an excellent leader, but she needs some experience first

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Recent Examples of makings This one has all the makings to be wild. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026 The foam filling is wrapped in durable outdoor fabric that has all the makings of polished upholstery. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026 Big Brother 20 Season 20 has all the makings of what could have been an all-time great season. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026 This Away carry-on suitcase has all the makings of the best travel companion, according to reviews. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 While Sireci spoke about vineyards, vintages, and all of the technical makings of the wine, Muller made sure no one’s glass—or plate—stayed empty for long. — Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The roadside produce stands, the slightly cooler mountain air, and the lightning bugs glowing in open fields provide all the makings of a nostalgic summer trip. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 June 2026 Combined with his 16% strikeout rate, which ranks as fifth-best in the South Atlantic League among qualified batters, Gonzales has shown all the makings of a hitter with significant upside. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026 With that trajectory established, this has the makings of a defining summer for the now 24-year-old, comprising a first World Cup, a first World Cup goal and now a possible transfer to a club who will play in the Champions League next season. — Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for makings

Noun

Organizers had urged attendees earlier in the day Sunday to monitor conditions closely as forecasts called for the potential of severe thunderstorms across DC.

— Mike Stunson, USA Today, 30 June 2026
The act of focusing intently on an object—a holy name, a mantra, the Eucharist—has the potential to transform a person’s desires.

— Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

Definition of potential

Noun

There’s a lot of bad crowd work out there, just like there is bad anything else — fledgling or whatever rookie stuff.

— Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
There’s a bunch of new things across most of the 2026 range, mainly cosmetic, but also hardware and weight-saving stuff as well.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026

Definition of stuff

Noun

Quince This matching set feels especially nice on warm nights, thanks to its naturally cooling bamboo viscose material.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Made from fade-, pill-, and weather-resistant material, this quilt is built to last many seasons.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026