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
And Titan Ambassadors, who represent Poway High on elementary and middle school visits, included trading cards that depict their own interests and character traits.
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
Trust in Darkness: Individuals with high dark triad traits gain others' trust through facial attractiveness and other associated facial features.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
His freakish traits were his power and explosively, according to Feldman.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
His lab’s studies have shed light on how humans migrated and adapted to new environments and how traits linked to Neanderthal DNA are gradually being eliminated from the modern human genome.
—Sacbee.com, 12 May 2025
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
Trust in Darkness: Individuals with high dark triad traits gain others' trust through facial attractiveness and other associated facial features.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
His freakish traits were his power and explosively, according to Feldman.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
His lab’s studies have shed light on how humans migrated and adapted to new environments and how traits linked to Neanderthal DNA are gradually being eliminated from the modern human genome.
—Sacbee.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trait
Noun
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Titan shows all the characteristics of a planet – including rivers, lakes, clouds, rain and even a salty subsurface ocean.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Rebecca’s wholehearted characteristics and attributes connect her to the Water sign Pisces, who takes on problems with others due to their absorbance and empathetic nature.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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Expensive Lighting Systems Lighting is one of the best ways to highlight features of your home and improve curb appeal.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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The entry-level Basic package ($17 per month) includes custom domains, SEO tools, and additional design features.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 May 2025
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The 22-year-old striker is experiencing a difficult second season at the club, yet has the raw attributes to be a good No 9.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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This sort of climate analysis—based on slow changes in animal teeth, as well as their mass and other attributes at a single site—has never been published in the scientific literature.—
Michael Ray Taylor,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 May 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2025
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The moss brings a splash of color that maintains a sophisticated and minimalist quality, while keeping a space from becoming whitewashed.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
14 May 2025
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As the pollster noted, respondents' choices could be an endorsement or an attribution of blame, depending on their assessment of current economic conditions.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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In some ways, attribution bias serves the purpose of promoting self-esteem, which helps people overcome challenges in life, White said.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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“Trait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trait. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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