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
Both have toxic traits centered around food, and who can blame them?
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David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
But there are a few toxic parenting traits that need to be addressed immediately, for the health and happiness of your family.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 13 Mar. 2025
These early problem-solving experiences can help develop resilience and adaptability, traits essential for success in STEAM fields and beyond.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
In her post, Meli questioned why ambition, despite its downsides, was seen as a moral good and an important trait to have.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
But there are a few toxic parenting traits that need to be addressed immediately, for the health and happiness of your family.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 13 Mar. 2025
These early problem-solving experiences can help develop resilience and adaptability, traits essential for success in STEAM fields and beyond.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
In her post, Meli questioned why ambition, despite its downsides, was seen as a moral good and an important trait to have.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trait
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These high-rye bourbons represent some of the best in the world, showcasing the bold and spicy characteristics that come with a higher rye content in the mash bill.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The grapes used to make this wine are grown on a high altitude ridge, which causes the grapes to incorporate the mineral characteristics of the area, producing a bold and expressive wine with black fruit aromas and a mineral finish.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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Mark Anthony Green's feature debut opens on a heady scene with an audience intoxicated by the rhythmic melody of a figure on stage.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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King’s 1981 book was first adapted for the screen in the 1983 feature film of the same name, directed by Lewis Teague and starring Dee Wallace, Daniel Hugh Kelly and Danny Pintauro.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
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Combining these human attributes with the right listening tools and communication channels will lead to meaningful engagement and success.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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There are not too many strikers who can match Van Dijk’s physical attributes in terms of pace, power, and height, and there are signs the 33-year-old plays slightly differently against Isak for that reason.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Choosing the right bedsheets is important because the material and quality can impact factors like comfort, temperature regulation, breathability and the overall feeling of luxury.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Reilly invests his creation with kindness and humor, qualities that make both the character and the show lovable.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2025
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Retailers need to easily understand their search performance, conversion impact and revenue attribution through easy-to-understand and accessible dashboards and reporting mechanisms.—
Roland Gossage,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Another 45 percent called out the ability to prioritize comparable cross-retailer measurements and attribution, 42 percent called for standardized metrics and definitions and 39 percent emphasized the need for offline and online attribution.—
Alexandra Pastore,
WWD,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Trait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trait. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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