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 By all appearances, the title had all the makings of a hit doc, the kind of movie that garners serious buzz by word-of-mouth. —

Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026 Still, Williams always had the makings to meet a baseline of physicality and finishing that he’s simply never reached in Chicago. —

Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026 Guests can relax post-shower (or post-tub) in Guayabera robes custom-made by Dos Carolinas, and enjoy treats from the Ice Box, including local beer, farmers market provisions, and the makings for the world's best margarita. —

Diana Oates, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026 But, aside from just touting herself as one (which is surely legendary behavior, in and of itself), Cooper has all the typical makings of an icon. —

Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026 At the same time, Los Angeles’ upcoming matchup against Chicago has some of the makings for a similar disaster. —

Derrik Klassen, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026 What comfort, when this country feels so alien, to see the map of our collective makings! —

Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026 Sausages splashed with mustard and chimichurri sauce are the savory makings of this classic Argentinean mouthful whose name is a mash-up of chorizo (sausage) and pan (bread). —

Terry Ward, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025 How to Watch Cowboys vs Bears This game has the makings to be the most exciting matchup of the day. —

Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025

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Noun

Max is one of the great composers of our time, and his work has a depth and emotional truth that has the potential to break our hearts.

— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
IntoUniversity helps disadvantaged young people achieve their full potential by building confidence and opening up pathways to future study and careers.

— Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026