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merit Synonyms
Another word for merit
Choosing another word for merit depends on context, so the 22 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The quality of being particularly good, excellent, or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward.
Usage Example
"The scholarship committee assesses every applicant based entirely on academic excellence."
Strongest
excellence
worth
worthiness
Strong
value
quality
virtue
distinction
credit
• noun (Context 2)
A specific feature, fact, or characteristic that deserves praise, reward, or recognition.
Usage Example
"We must objectively consider the individual merits of both architectural proposals before making a final decision."
Strongest
virtue
advantage
strength
Strong
benefit
asset
strong point
plus
selling point
• verb (Context 3)
To deserve or be worthy of something, especially reward, punishment, or attention.
Usage Example
"The team's groundbreaking research on renewable energy certainly merits further funding and support."
Strongest
deserve
warrant
earn
Strong
justify
call for
rate
command
Opposites of merit
The opposite of merit shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
demerit
unworthiness
worthlessness
flaw
disadvantage
drawback
fault
weakness
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Merit. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/merit