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adjective

Synonym Chooser

How is the word quality different from other nouns like it?

Some common synonyms of quality are attribute, character, and property. While all these words mean "an intelligible feature by which a thing may be identified," quality is a general term applicable to any trait or characteristic whether individual or generic.

material with a silky quality

When is it sensible to use attribute instead of quality?

The synonyms attribute and quality are sometimes interchangeable, but attribute implies a quality ascribed to a thing or a being.

the attributes of a military hero

When is character a more appropriate choice than quality?

The words character and quality can be used in similar contexts, but character applies to a peculiar and distinctive quality of a thing or a class.

remarks of an unseemly character

When could property be used to replace quality?

In some situations, the words property and quality are roughly equivalent. However, property implies a characteristic that belongs to a thing's essential nature and may be used to describe a type or species.

the property of not conducting heat

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of quality
Noun
Questions have also centered around other potential environmental concerns, from water to soil and air quality. Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2025 Keeping basement humidity to a reasonable level will protect indoor air quality and reduce that musty smell. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
Adjective
But while cheap, synthetic gloves can leave your fingers cold, quality synthetic insulation is ideal for gloves. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 22 Dec. 2024 Faced with these challenges, a regular business would likely lower costs (and potentially quality) or raise prices on the students who are ineligible for free or reduced meals. Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 12 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for quality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quality
Noun
  • Communities with higher vaccination rates have fewer opportunities to spread the virus.
    Libby Richards, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
  • Nonetheless, the study achieved high compliance rates and generated enough interest to justify follow-up research.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Noun
  • When work doesn't offer dignity, flexibility, or a livable wage, people find their own way.
    Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
  • The Renaissance celebrated the dignity of man; science opened new frontiers.
    Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • North York Moors National Park The low-growing vegetation characteristic of the Moors is gray-green, rust-brown, and even purple in places.
    Mike Nolan, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
  • From engaging with the rich tradition of equestrian fashion to exploring the nuanced world of Kentucky bourbon and even discovering the unique characteristics of Icelandic horses, Shelby County offers visitors an enriching few days in the Blue Grass State.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • Illumination has become an instrument of conferring nobility on those who would never seem to deserve it.
    Jason Farago, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Research has found that some of today's U.S. house cats could be the descendants of the feline nobility of ancient Egypt.
    Kelli Bender, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • During informational interviews, asking for ideas of great places to keep an eye on is an excellent way to add to your list.
    Rebecca Fraser-Thill, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
  • Give your wooden nickel to the mixologist, take your pick between La Babia, an excellent margarita, or Three Emmas, grab a book off the shelf, and take a seat.
    Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
Noun
  • Gutiérrez, who joined Washington’s ranks as an upstart Puerto Rican alderman, has since gravitated toward more establishment positions.
    Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
  • Trump’s budget proposal House Republicans stayed up all night Wednesday to pass their multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package, with Speaker Mike Johnson defying the skeptics and unifying his ranks to muscle President Donald Trump’s priority bill to approval Thursday.
    Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • The stylish design comes in four color options to fit nearly any space, while the 360-degree swivel feature allows for quiet, seamless movement.
    Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 4 June 2025
  • Related Stories One of Britain’s most prominent actors, Thompson is being praised by Locarno for a career in acting, writing, and producing that spans both television and film and ranges from independent features to major blockbusters.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • But these structures still assume that AI’s future should be in the hands of an aristocracy of business and technical elites.
    Nathan Schneider, The Conversation, 21 May 2025
  • There's also an escalating series of cloak-and-dagger theatrics, which are in line with McBride's penchant for lampooning the retrograde behaviors and rituals of the Southern aristocracy.
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 5 May 2025

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“Quality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quality. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.

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