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How is the word property different from other nouns like it?

Some common synonyms of property are attribute, character, and quality. While all these words mean "an intelligible feature by which a thing may be identified," property implies a characteristic that belongs to a thing's essential nature and may be used to describe a type or species.

the property of not conducting heat

Where would attribute be a reasonable alternative to property?

While the synonyms attribute and property are close in meaning, attribute implies a quality ascribed to a thing or a being.

the attributes of a military hero

When is it sensible to use character instead of property?

The words character and property can be used in similar contexts, but character applies to a peculiar and distinctive quality of a thing or a class.

remarks of an unseemly character

When is quality a more appropriate choice than property?

Although the words quality and property have much in common, quality is a general term applicable to any trait or characteristic whether individual or generic.

material with a silky quality

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of property The remainder had to be paid within 180 days before the property reverted back to the city, according to archives. Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025 Photo : Legendary Productions/Luxury Resort Portfolio The property stretches from the Intracoastal Waterway to the Atlantic Ocean. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 June 2025 The Lincoln Yards property is quite a bit smaller than our big parks. Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025 This is different from market value, which is the cost for which the property would sell. Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for property
Recent Examples of Synonyms for property
Noun
  • That was half an hour less than No Time To Die and the plot was as creaky as Daniel Craig’s last outing.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
  • The plot indicated continued uncertainty from Fed officials about the future of rates.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 18 June 2025
Noun
  • At this stage, Abiteboul explained the car is undergoing endurance dyno testing to fine tune the characteristics of the engine and gearbox.
    Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
  • His skills and characteristics fit perfectly in Florida, and his role on the third line puts him in a beneficial position.
    Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Noun
  • Specifically, their brain scans revealed lower levels of fractional anisotropy, which is a measure used to assess how coherent and structured these white matter tracts are.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
  • More The proposal mandates the nomination of tracts within 30 days, then every 60 days until the multi-million-acre goal is met, all without hearings, debate or public input.
    Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Noun
  • For mental stamina, practices like mindfulness, quality sleep, and a strong social network are key.
    Jakob Roze, Health, 19 June 2025
  • Most unfold through cumulative harms: where a landfill is sited, where flooding recurs, or how air quality slowly declines over generations.
    Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Noun
  • The parcel straddles the Ada and Elmore county lines near Interstate 84 about two miles south of the exit for the Boise Stage Stop on Orchard Access Road.
    Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 13 June 2025
  • The state has divided that area into 300 parcels that each have a specific remediation plan, Kemp said.
    Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
Noun
  • The refresh rate has also become an important feature.
    Luke Larsen, Wired News, 15 June 2025
  • Standard features of note include a Victron dual-lithium battery electrical system with 3,000-W inverter and smart control panel, 250-L fresh water capacity, underfloor heating, Truma Combi diesel air and water heater, and a 2.4-kW Truma rooftop air conditioner.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 June 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • Using cryptographic tools like zero-knowledge proofs, individuals can verify specific identity attributes—like being over 18—without disclosing more than necessary.
    Steven Smith, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025

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“Property.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/property. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.

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