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
The attribution was further confirmed by Turner expert Ian Warrell, who contributed the catalog essay for the sale.
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Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Between the lines: The study relies on attribution research that has shown how human emissions of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, from using fossil fuels are increasing sea surface temperatures.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
These and other attribution studies are taking on growing importance as California, Hawaii and other states sue oil companies, seeking billions of dollars in damages for effects linked to the burning of fossil fuels.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
For example, Facebook skews towards an older crowd and has the best attribution tracking and pixel set up.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Between the lines: The study relies on attribution research that has shown how human emissions of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, from using fossil fuels are increasing sea surface temperatures.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
These and other attribution studies are taking on growing importance as California, Hawaii and other states sue oil companies, seeking billions of dollars in damages for effects linked to the burning of fossil fuels.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
For example, Facebook skews towards an older crowd and has the best attribution tracking and pixel set up.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attribution
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This favorable combination of attributes is extremely rare, particularly for a large cap company.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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But most people don’t discuss any of these attributes when discussing Hudson.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
7 Feb. 2025
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While not all cities’ bus rapid transit lines are the same, the systems are generally defined by several key characteristics: ► Dedicated, bus-only lanes in the center of the roadway.—
Elliott Wenzler,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
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Actively scan device characteristics for identification.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
14 Feb. 2025
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Directed by Justin Kurzel, whose period crime feature The Order was a genre favorite at last year’s Cannes Film Festival, The Narrow Road to the Deep North is based on Australian author Richard Flanagan’s Booker Prize-winning novel and has been adapted for the screen by writer Shaun Grant.—
Patrick Brzeski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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While competitors are churning out sleek new models with cutting-edge features, Tesla hasn't introduced a new vehicle in Europe since the Model Y in 2021.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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One of the intriguing qualities of dark paint colors is their ability to recede visually.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2025
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Most of the show is a pleasing examination of small-town living and a brother and sister who want to do quality detective work (despite differing tactics) amid poor funding and meddlesome constituents.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
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McCarthy gives a great performance, playing up the press secretary’s more boorish traits as a gum-guzzling loudmouth that mangles words and twists facts like pretzels.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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This would have meant a high metabolism, leading Ostrom to compare Deinonychus to modern animals with similar traits, such as emus and ostriches.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
8 Feb. 2025
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Florida International University naming Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez as interim president on Friday reflects the evolving criteria for selecting top leaders in Florida’s university system — one that favors political connections as much as academic credentials.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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While the criteria at VITA can vary, sites typically focus on people who generally make $67,000 or less, persons with disabilities, and limited English-speaking taxpayers.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Attribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attribution. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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