as in attribute
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
a genuine respect for one another is one of the most commonly cited attributions of a happily married couple
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Recent Examples of attribution
Rapid attribution analyses of Hurricane Helene have focused most closely on the destructive rainfall associated with it.
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Andrew Freedman, Axios, 15 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, the customer journey is more fragmented and harder to measure, with traditional attribution methods failing.
—Nicholas Holland, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
The record-high sea surface temperatures observed in this region over the past two weeks were made up to 400 to 800 times more likely by climate change, according to a rapid attribution analysis by Climate Central.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2024
The new average plan bid for a standard Part D coverage increases by 179% for 2025 partly due to an underestimation of federal attributions to the Part D changes, according to the analysis.
—Shirleen Guerra | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Oct. 2024
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Andrew Freedman, Axios, 15 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, the customer journey is more fragmented and harder to measure, with traditional attribution methods failing.
—Nicholas Holland, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
The record-high sea surface temperatures observed in this region over the past two weeks were made up to 400 to 800 times more likely by climate change, according to a rapid attribution analysis by Climate Central.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2024
The new average plan bid for a standard Part D coverage increases by 179% for 2025 partly due to an underestimation of federal attributions to the Part D changes, according to the analysis.
—Shirleen Guerra | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attribution
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Think outside the box and apply discipline and physical attributes to turn your pursuits into something tangible.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Sometimes soccer is as simple as signing a player with the exact attributes to deal with your biggest weakness.Steve Price, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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This solid foundation enables the Bilstein DTX shock absorbers to do their work, with fast reaction times that let the various drive mode settings deliver distinctly different ride and handling characteristics.Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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These are split into four groups of four based on common characteristics and placed into categories.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Medina’s early memories of the Northside feature mostly Latino faces.Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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The apps Bumble for Friends: Initially launched in 2016 as a feature on Bumble known as BFF, the typical user is a young woman who has just graduated from high school or college or moved to a new city, a Bumble spokesperson told me.Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
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Determined to bring Franck back, Elsa begins trying to do the aliens’ bidding, which adds a slight ticking-clock quality to the narrative.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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The JLab Talk Pro is a versatile USB microphone ideal for podcasters and remote workers seeking professional sound quality at an accessible price.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Many types of true lilies are classified based on specific traits, such as bloom shape and growth.Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
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On the other hand, Harris has a significant edge on many character and personal traits, and her personal popularity ratings are a little better than Trump’s.Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
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Earlier this year, the Academy changed the criteria for Songwriter of the Year to make the award more open to artists who also write songs for other artists.Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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The criteria will primarily focus on whether voters have correctly updated their registration or meet eligibility requirements for overseas voting.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Attribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attribution. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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