as in attribute
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
a genuine respect for one another is one of the most commonly cited attributions of a happily married couple
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Alex Sherman, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Build attribution models to justify budget allocation for all marketing campaigns and activities.
—Deboshree Sarkar, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The material has raised new questions about attribution in museum circles, though af Klint is still widely credited as sole author of the works.
—Jay Cheshes, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
The rest of this article summarizes Woody’s comments without repetitive attribution.
—Joshua Stein, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Alex Sherman, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Build attribution models to justify budget allocation for all marketing campaigns and activities.
—Deboshree Sarkar, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The material has raised new questions about attribution in museum circles, though af Klint is still widely credited as sole author of the works.
—Jay Cheshes, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
The rest of this article summarizes Woody’s comments without repetitive attribution.
—Joshua Stein, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attribution
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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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North York Moors National Park The low-growing vegetation characteristic of the Moors is gray-green, rust-brown, and even purple in places.—
Mike Nolan,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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From engaging with the rich tradition of equestrian fashion to exploring the nuanced world of Kentucky bourbon and even discovering the unique characteristics of Icelandic horses, Shelby County offers visitors an enriching few days in the Blue Grass State.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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Mark Monroe directs the feature which will premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 6 before streaming on Netflix June 11.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
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Pinho was previously in Cannes with debut feature film The Nothing Factory, which premiered in Cannes Directors’ Fortnight in 2017, receiving the Fipresci Prize.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 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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Powered by Adelaide, Forbes AI Psychological safety, defined by McKinsey as the absence of interpersonal fear, is often cited as a defining trait of high-performing, innovative teams.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Just like my friends, my family and Los Angeles, Yassir benefited from this trait of mine.—
Hannah Benson,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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The track record of the committees that will decide on Rose and Bonds and Clemens indicates that those voters believe in criteria beyond statistics, so jumping to the immediate conclusion — Rose is getting in! — may be no sure thing.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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The current criteria for the board's members includes a requirement for two female members and two members who are racial minorities.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2025
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“Attribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attribution. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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