Synonyms of attributes

attributes 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of attribute

1

as in ascribes

to explain (something) as being the result of something else

attributed the quick rescue to the well-trained police force

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ascribes
• credits
• imputes
• links
• blames
• refers
• chalks up
• assigns
• connects
• imputes (to)
• fathers (on)
• accredits
• lays
• puts down
• attaches
• associates
• pins (on)
• charges

2

as in explains

to give the reason for or cause of

a psychotherapist who's a little too quick to attribute every emotional problem or character defect to an unhappy childhood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explains
• justifies
• accounts (for)
• rationalizes
• explains away
• excuses
• condones
• forgives
• exonerates
• vindicates
• exculpates
• absolves
• acquits

attributes

2 of 2

noun

plural of attribute

as in characteristics

something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind

list the attributes of a mammal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• characteristics
• qualities
• traits
• features
• attributions
• criteria
• properties
• hallmarks
• markers
• marks
• peculiarities
• fingerprints
• specifics
• symbols
• characters
• stamps
• touches
• affections
• notes
• diagnostics
• indications
• points
• signs
• particularities
• virtues
• differentiae
• emblems
• tokens
• merits
• badges
• charms
• graces
• idiosyncrasies
• quirks
• eccentricities
• excellences
• singularities
• oddities
• individualities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of attributes

Verb

Weavabel attributes the growth to brands seeking greater control over label artwork, translations and ordering across their supplier networks. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Ridout attributes this to the party’s more favorable view of the technology. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

The outlet attributes longevity partly to pigment application and how the skin responds. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026

Torrey attributes his great interest in collecting to his grandparents who were serious travelers. — Gay Gassmann, Architectural Digest, 19 Oct. 2026

Christian Science attributes all power to God, infinite Mind, who created all and called it good. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 2026

Gretchen Palek, head of alternative at Blumhouse Television, attributes the show’s success to the careful and sensitive approach to telling these terrifying experiences while highlighting real-life universal anxieties. — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Hardy attributes much of the current state of voter apathy to the media’s focus on fraud and voter integrity. — Heather Lamarre, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026

Lisa Henson attributes their longevity to the depth of their personalities. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Noun

One of Rocky’s most charming attributes, for example, came about because the puppet wasn’t working. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026

Across relevant categories, comparisons and purchase-intent prompts, models will associate certain attributes with your brand. — Lora Kratchounova, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Within premium products, there is a focus on longevity attributes in skin care and elegant, sophisticated makeup products among mature middle-class consumers. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

The study also found that daughters’ caregiving more responsive than sons’ to their own and their parents’ attributes. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

In addition, many pollsters weight samples using demographic attributes, party identification, turnout and vote choice in the most recent presidential election. — Scott Clement, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026

Females pick mates based on several call attributes, including call length. — Claire Therese Hemingway, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026

As a whole, the Bubble Guppies characters exhibit a wide range of social attributes. — Amanda Rock, Parents, 1 Oct. 2026

Since the 1960s, cesium has been the element of choice, though clocks based on other metals, such as ytterbium or strontium, have been created for their own handy attributes. — New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026