makings's Usage Examples:

respectable form, became more family-friendly and was associated with the makings of stars of the Spanish theatre such as Aurora Jauffret, "La Goya".

impressive drink menu, paired with a number of upped/casual appetizers, are the makings of a great night out.

then, and some live performances, commercial advertisements, trailers and makings-of features.

specified set of other relations, called the faciens, the ingredients, or the makings.

magazine reviewer Elysa Gardner praised the song, saying that it "has the makings of a classic, with a stately chorus and shining verses that tie the flesh.

It also comes with a DVD which has the makings of the albums, Next and Alpha, as well as music videos and live performances.

Synonyms:

exaggerate; do; overdo;

Antonyms:

unsoundness; insurability; uninsurability; unsuitability; unsuitableness;