Thesaurus results for CHARACTERIZE

characterize

verb

ˈker-ik-tə-ˌrīz

as in to describe

to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group how would you characterize the mission of this environmental organization?

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Relevance

as in to distinguish

to be an important feature of an unsightly rash characterizes chicken pox

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Examples of characterize in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On the exterior, the house is characterized by the use of tar and gravel roofing. —

Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2024 Braun’s road to his third opening day in the NBA has been characterized by winning. —

Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2024 But the conflict is still compelling and relatable to readers today because so many families are characterized by inequality. —

Jeanette Tran, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2024 Pretty Mas, often characterized by elaborate costumes and a celebration of beauty, is one area where women’s presence is most visible. —

Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for characterize

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