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
Quantifying Operational Changes External factors like market conditions or staffing changes may overshadow many incremental efficiency gains, making direct attribution difficult.
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Dr. Milan Kumar, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
The painting shows an atypically erotic subject for Poussin, which once cast doubt on its attribution.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Their research compares the impact of quickly naming and shaming foreign influence actors to other recent US elections in which government attribution was far less common.
—Lily Hay Newman, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
Editor's note: The attribution in this story was updated to reflect that Stroh is the legal surname of Jordan Stroh Ouellette.
—Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Nov. 2024
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Dr. Milan Kumar, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
The painting shows an atypically erotic subject for Poussin, which once cast doubt on its attribution.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Their research compares the impact of quickly naming and shaming foreign influence actors to other recent US elections in which government attribution was far less common.
—Lily Hay Newman, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
Editor's note: The attribution in this story was updated to reflect that Stroh is the legal surname of Jordan Stroh Ouellette.
—Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Nov. 2024
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Stewart's ability to hit for power could be an attractive attribute for a team that hit 160 home runs in 2024 — 25th in Major League Baseball.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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There were clear attributes to like and clear room for growth there all along.Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Rums made from sugar cane juice are also more expressive of terroir and vintage characteristics.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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The characteristics of the outer settlement have significance for understanding what kinds of sites these mega-fortresses were, according to the researcher.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Filled with a blend of down and feathers, this ultra-warm coat is a bold option for taking on the dropping temperatures in style, and with a multitude of thoughtful features, it’s guaranteed to become your go-to for traveling.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2025
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This is a cool feature of Bitcoin that was there from the beginning.Korok Ray, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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For retail buyers looking to discover the best-in-the-world quality and expertise that Italian menswear has to offer, Chicago Collective is one of the top buyer’s markets in the U.S. for the ITA to showcase.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
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But Aina’s most valuable quality to Forest is his ability to turn defence into attack: on a very basic level, to advance Forest up the pitch.Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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This month’s trait, kindness, will be celebrated in a Kindness Week at the end of January.Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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Aside from this unusual trait, Yellow Red Heart promises to delight with vibrant yellow blossoms with a red throat that start early and continue through to a heavy frost.Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2025
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In 2021, Germany’s DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga were the first soccer league globally to incorporate mandatory environmental sustainability criteria into licensing for Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2.Claire Poole, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Public reaction Carly Ellefsen, a spokesperson for Our Streets, said her organization has taken issue with MnDOT’s evaluation criteria, which gave the boulevard options low marks for walkability and bike-ability.Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Attribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attribution. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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