variants
also diagnostical
as in characteristic
serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group
studies that show that cultural diversity is a diagnostic feature of a thriving city
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as in feature
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
the thesis that moral decline is the infallible diagnostic of a decadent society
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Recent Examples of diagnostic
Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
The hope is that one day, it could be used to help those in intensive care, offering a diagnostic tool and enabling doctors to identify patients at greater risk of death.
—Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 23 June 2025
Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 21 May 2025
Even as innovation accelerates across diagnostics, therapeutics and digital infrastructure, our ability to adequately train and support the workforce delivering care becomes increasingly strained.
—Jesse Corn, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Adjective
During a search of the homes, investigators found a loaded magazine for a firearm, ski masks, key fobs for vehicles, a tool used to access vehicle diagnostic information, several replica firearms, ammunition and steel chains.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
The hope is that one day, it could be used to help those in intensive care, offering a diagnostic tool and enabling doctors to identify patients at greater risk of death.
—Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 23 June 2025
Noun
The Chinese government’s strategy to control health-care costs has hit Danaher’s diagnostics business.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 21 May 2025
Even as innovation accelerates across diagnostics, therapeutics and digital infrastructure, our ability to adequately train and support the workforce delivering care becomes increasingly strained.
—Jesse Corn, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnostic
Adjective
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At present, Greenland’s population is expected to fall below 50,000 by 2050, mostly due to outward migration and the low birth rates characteristic of most Western countries.—
Morten Høi Jensen,
The Dial,
19 June 2025
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The capsule continues to foreground the use of regionally characteristic materials such as jade, cinnabar, porcelain, and Asian cultural symbols like 玄武 (the Black Tortoise) and 青龙 (the Azure Dragon).—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Though Sony will only handle the full international rollouts on those four features, the agreement is described as a multi-year deal.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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Shoppers love it, too: Over 1,000 pool owners have given the Scuba S1 a perfect rating, praising its long battery life and futuristic deep-cleaning features.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Easy to assemble and great quality for the price, the AeroPilates Reformer Premier Studio 700 is a solid entry point for beginners.—
Amy Wilkinson,
SELF,
1 July 2025
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The sound quality has also improved from previous AirPod generations.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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At the heart of this epic volume was renowned fashion designer Angela Dean, who crafted the distinctive gowns worn by the eight leading ladies on the cover: Halle Berry, Loretta Devine, Vivica A. Fox, Regina King, Michael Michele, Elise Neal, Queen Latifah and Jada Pinkett Smith.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 June 2025
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There is very little on the menu that’s distinctive.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
25 June 2025
Noun
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The Dalmatian Club of America, for example, spent decades urging breeders to euthanize deaf puppies so the trait wouldn’t spread.—
Lila Hempel-Edgers,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
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Additionally, the study also found a correlation between breathing traits and a person’s mental health.—
Jay Kakade
June 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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Though on the surface the blazing, barking vocals and triple-time speed of the track are seemingly at odds with the Foos’ typical mix of pop hooks and radio-friendly rock, the cover makes perfect sense given Grohl’s punk rock pedigree.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
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Temperatures will be around 87 degrees, which is typical for this time of year in the metro.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The list of spirits is long, each with their own physical attributes, epic folklore and methods of appeasement.—
Vanessa Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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Note, as a general rule, that these comps are meant to be more stylistic (similar look, attributes or profile) than projection.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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While the divergence between the two is fair, its explanation lies elsewhere: Investor valuations and retail prices differ because they are driven by distinct fundamentals and considerations.—
Thibault Adrien,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Rasmussen’s strategy is to lean into the company’s distinct ethos—faith, service, and financial stewardship—as a competitive advantage rather than a liability.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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“Diagnostic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnostic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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