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sterling quality

cliché Any trait or characteristic considered to be of the highest quality. Sometimes used sarcastically. That kind of integrity is a sterling quality in an employee. Ah yes, Mike's behavior toward women is just another one of his sterling qualities.
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sterling qualities

Outstanding characteristics. The word sterling, long denoting a standard of value or purity for money, is believed to have come from a medieval coin that was marked with a star. It was extended to anything of sound intrinsic worth by the early nineteenth century. Washington Irving used it in The Alhambra (1832): “The nephew is a young man of sterling worth.”
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The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer Copyright © 2013 by Christine Ammer
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Sterling National Bank, the principal banking subsidiary of financial holding company Sterling Bancorp, announced the expansion of its presence in Long Island with the opening of a new branch located at 177 Crossways Park Drive in Woodbury, New York.
England stars Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling are new entries on the list while Andy Carroll, who has played just three times this season, comes in above them in 14th place.
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Caption: Sterling National Bank recently held a sports networking luncheon that was attended by over 200 business professionals and featured former Met, Keith Hernandez.
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