Collocations for "greatness"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "greatness" in context.
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greatness
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- [musical, literary, art, sports] greatness
- we are in the presence of greatness
- the greatness of his [actions, words]
- the greatness of [America]
- aspires to greatness
- strives for greatness
- is [destined, heading] for greatness
- the [author, scientist, singer] achieved greatness
- went on to achieve greatness (in)
- will settle for nothing less than greatness
- how can greatness be [compared, measured]?
- greatness and [power, glory]
- greatness lies (not) in
- [realize, see] the true greatness [in, of]
- [Van Gogh's, Picasso's] greatness as a painter
'greatness' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):