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
Peebles is a rookie with enticing pass-rush traits.
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Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 10 July 2025
To strike the perfect balance of all these beloved traits, some homeowners have coined a new design style: the cottagecore and dark academia aesthetic.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
The 6-foot, 183-pound shortstop has elite speed on the bases or at the plate and plays slick defense, all traits that portend to a breakout spring next season as a senior.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
And the company has a mission to grow the initiative to ensure even more individuals with autism and other neurodivergent traits are welcomed into its operations.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 9 July 2025
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Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 10 July 2025
To strike the perfect balance of all these beloved traits, some homeowners have coined a new design style: the cottagecore and dark academia aesthetic.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
The 6-foot, 183-pound shortstop has elite speed on the bases or at the plate and plays slick defense, all traits that portend to a breakout spring next season as a senior.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
And the company has a mission to grow the initiative to ensure even more individuals with autism and other neurodivergent traits are welcomed into its operations.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trait
Noun
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Sometimes an offense takes on the characteristics of its most distinguishable member - only the Brewers have a lower team average exit speed than the Padres, and only a handful of clubs hit more line drives, as the club mimics the tendencies of Luis Arraez.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Felix Brill, chief investment officer at VP Bank, agrees that the SGD has many characteristics of a modern safe haven, including macroeconomic stability, strong institutions, a large current account surplus, and low political risk.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
21 July 2025
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Speaking from the store via a video call ahead of the opening, Marras proudly pointed to some of the main features, enthusing about the SoHo neighborhood, highlighting its art scene and cultural environment.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 July 2025
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John Waters thinks one of her films is the among the greatest features of all time.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
21 July 2025
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In particular, durability was an important attribute, especially since some games are played in downpours, high heat and sub-zero conditions.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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The paternal figure is also known for his adventurous streak, too, all attributes that tie him to Sagittarius.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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See air quality in your area See the live map below to track air quality in your area.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 July 2025
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Multi-touch attribution (MTA), media mix modeling (MMM) and incrementality testing are now standard tools in the marketing industry.—
Boris Abaev,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The answer lies in the difference between detection and attribution, and in the nature of evidence itself.—
Oliver Swainston,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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“Trait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trait. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.
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