Makings

Synonyms for "makings" (108 found)

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Closest matches (22)

ability adjunct appurtenance aspect bump caliber calibrate capability capacitycapital gainscircumstance cleanupclear profitcomponent constituent contents detail dividend dividends

Noun(3 words)

components construction creation

Strong matches (32)

dower dowry earnings element endowment equipment factor faculty featurefilthy lucrefixings flair forte gain gains genius get gettings gift gleaning

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gleanings goods grossgross profithoard income ingredient instinct integrant interest

Noun(2 words)

fabrication ingredients

Related words (54)

item killinglong suitlucre metiernatural endowmentnatural giftneat profitnetnet profitpaper profitspartpart and parcelparts pelf percentage perk perks perquisite pickings

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potential power powers proceeds profit profits qualificationrake offrake-off receipts return returns speciality specialty storestrong flairstrong pointstuff take take-in talent talentsthe goodsthe stuffwealthwhat it takeswinnings

Noun(7 words)

materials potential process production promise prospect talent

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More general

6 entries

capability inputs materiality potential process substance

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6 entries

assembly fabricationintermediate goodspromiseraw materialstalent

Collocations

5 entries

have the makingsmakings of a mealmakings of successmakings of troublethe makings

Derivations

2 entries

make maker

Sample sentences

7 total sentences available.

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Bill has the makings of an excellent scientist.

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If the first chapter is any indication, this book has the makings of a best seller.

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Ziri saw that Rima had the makings of a real scientist.

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I have bread, mayonnaise, mustard, turkey, and lettuce: all the makings of a sandwich as far as I'm concerned.

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