as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
honesty is one of her defining traits
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Recent Examples of trait
But Mayfield is lacking a little in traits (mostly size and less so in overall athleticism).
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Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
—Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
On one hand, that is the best trait anybody could ever have.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
Studies have suggested that musical taste is deeply tied to personality traits, and findings from a machine learning study run by Spotify offers a fresh perspective on this phenomenon.
—Diana Spehar, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
—Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
On one hand, that is the best trait anybody could ever have.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
Studies have suggested that musical taste is deeply tied to personality traits, and findings from a machine learning study run by Spotify offers a fresh perspective on this phenomenon.
—Diana Spehar, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trait
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Nearly a decade ago, a journal called the Numismatic Chronicle published an article analyzing the rare coin’s characteristics—and noting some discrepancies in the alignment of its designs.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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In a letter outlining examples of actors who would fit the characteristics, Carrey — along with Jack Nicholson, Robin Williams and Dustin Hoffman — was mentioned.Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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One feature involves the NCAA, schools and conferences paying athletes about $2.8 billion over a 10-year period as compensation for depriving athletes of NIL, video game and broadcast opportunities in recent years.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Newer treadmills may have additional features, such as a shock-absorbing belt or a streaming service for workout programs.10 However, treadmills do come with some drawbacks.Julie Scott, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024
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His other attributes — physicality, grit and grime — needn’t be, and haven’t been the past few weeks.Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, these attributes often perpetuate barriers that exclude talented individuals, particularly those with disabilities.Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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With leading air-roasting machines now in its possession, Escape Cafe can meticulously control roast quality, increase volume, and explore a wider range of flavor profiles all while using 40% less gas per year compared to conventional drum roasting practices.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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At just $36, and with over 1,000 five-star reviews, this quality investment speaks for itself.Christina Shepherd McGuire, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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Quantifying Operational Changes External factors like market conditions or staffing changes may overshadow many incremental efficiency gains, making direct attribution difficult.Dr. Milan Kumar, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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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
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“Trait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trait. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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