1
as in plot
a small piece of land that is developed or available for development
bought a secluded property in the mountains
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2
as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
the ability to be magnetized is a common property of metals
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Recent Examples of property
Plan to spend a full morning and/or afternoon soaking up the sun on property while enjoying poolside food and drinks with your girls.
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Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
The property was one Bezos bought in 2019.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 2025
What’s more, after the Velvet Revolution of 1989, Czechs who had their property seized by the state were allowed to reclaim much of it through a restitution system – but not ethnic Germans who lost it under the post-war Benes decrees.
—Will Tizard, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
In 2024, officers searched a property in Winsted, Minnesota, following a tip, though no new evidence was found.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
The property was one Bezos bought in 2019.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 2025
What’s more, after the Velvet Revolution of 1989, Czechs who had their property seized by the state were allowed to reclaim much of it through a restitution system – but not ethnic Germans who lost it under the post-war Benes decrees.
—Will Tizard, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
In 2024, officers searched a property in Winsted, Minnesota, following a tip, though no new evidence was found.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for property
Noun
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Once written, the script’s fantastic promise distracted its readers from the fatal holes in its plot.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Set in the English countryside, the film uses the classic plot of a lower class criminal working his way up through the hierarchy in order to extract laughs from an ensemble of eccentric aristocrats.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ancelotti and Zidane certainly had their own tactical ideas, but were also pragmatic and based game plans primarily on the characteristics (strengths and weaknesses) of the squad made available to them.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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For the chattering women, by contrast, the tool of power is writing; and for people who were almost certainly illiterate, the writing takes on almost magical characteristics.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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Pluralibacter gergoviae is a bacteria that has been linked to respiratory diseases, urinary tract infections, eye infections and sepsis, particularly in immunocompromised people, according to Melbec Microbiology, a microbiology testing company that specializes in cosmetics.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Urinary Tract Infection A urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs when bacteria enter the urinary tract, causing infection and inflammation.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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The organization’s Green Heart Project, which studies the impact of better air quality on heart disease through urban greening, has found that increasing the number of trees and shrubs in an area can create lower levels of a blood marker associated with inflammation.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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Boise has already spent around $20,000 of Open Space and Clean Water Levy funds on surveys, closing costs and other donation costs associated with the parcel, the news release said.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Oct. 2025
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Set beyond walls and gates on a hillside parcel spanning nearly half an acre, the celeb-pedigreed estate offers a total of six bedrooms and nine baths in roughly 8,400 square feet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This black turtleneck sweater is designed in a soft cotton and modal blend and features ribbed trim at the collar, cuffs, and hem.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Every backpack has its own unique features—some can fit snuggly under a plane seat, while others come in a water-resistant and lightweight material.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This trait is due to Virgo’s desire to get along with everyone and keep the drama to a minimum.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.—
Kelly McGreal , Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Your special someone may also possess Venusian attributes, whether in terms of beauty or artistic talent.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Those same attributes have characterised their incredible start to the season.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Property.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/property. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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