as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
a list of the chief differentiae between a controlling cult and a legitimate religious sect
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While not all cities’ bus rapid transit lines are the same, the systems are generally defined by several key characteristics: ► Dedicated, bus-only lanes in the center of the roadway.—
Elliott Wenzler,
The Denver Post,
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Actively scan device characteristics for identification.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
14 Feb. 2025
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McCarthy gives a great performance, playing up the press secretary’s more boorish traits as a gum-guzzling loudmouth that mangles words and twists facts like pretzels.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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This would have meant a high metabolism, leading Ostrom to compare Deinonychus to modern animals with similar traits, such as emus and ostriches.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
8 Feb. 2025
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But Knecht can fill it up, and there’s no better quality than that in the NBA.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Feb. 2025
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Much of the problem is that the quality of the first half of the film sets a standard that the remainder simply couldn’t match.—
Anthony Paletta,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Feb. 2025
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But most people don’t discuss any of these attributes when discussing Hudson.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
7 Feb. 2025
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This favorable combination of attributes is extremely rare, particularly for a large cap company.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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While competitors are churning out sleek new models with cutting-edge features, Tesla hasn't introduced a new vehicle in Europe since the Model Y in 2021.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Cordless Handheld Vacuum $69 at Wayfair The powerful suction is one of the vacuum’s most impressive features.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Van Gogh Museum is known for its rigorous authentication process, which often results in the outright rejection of most attribution requests.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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But the climate attribution team was only able to quantify issues that dealt with the fire weather index, which are the meteorological conditions that add up to fire danger.—
Seth Borenstein,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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Don’t fret — once Venus enters Aries on Feb. 4, your focus shifts to the material side of your relationships and love life, whether that’s the criteria on your checklist for potential suitors or splurging on something special for a significant other.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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Once a farm meets the criteria under the program, it’s certified for ten years.—
MinnPost,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Differentia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differentia. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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