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as in ascribes
to explain (something) as being the result of something else
attributed the quick rescue to the well-trained police force
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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
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as in characteristics
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
list the attributes of a mammal
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Recent Examples of attributes
Sj Studio, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
More than half of the regions NERC studied could face resource-adequacy problems in that window, a worsening outlook that the group partly attributes to data centers.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 June 2026
The company’s 2024 internal sleep pilots reported a 39% improvement in sleep-quality scores across four weeks, which Pulsetto attributes to calmer nights driven by vagus nerve stimulation.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
The key is to define precisely the competencies, experience and leadership attributes the CEO must have to perform the role effectively, considering the challenges the organization will face over the next five to 10 years.
—Susana Sierra, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Dolci attributes the growth to a content mix that crosses language lines rather than relying on any single source.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 June 2026
Instead, Wolff, now 43, attributes her mindset to a competitive spirit and egalitarian upbringing, one in which both of her parents had their own businesses and she and her brother were never treated differently because of their genders.
—Danielle McNally, InStyle, 28 May 2026
At public appearances, Trump is often seen wearing makeup to conceal bruising on his hands, which the White House attributes to handshaking and regular aspirin use.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
At public appearances, Trump often is seen wearing makeup to conceal bruising on his hands, which the White House attributes to handshaking and regular aspirin use.
—Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Maman Ibrahim, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
If those two attributes come attached to a 6-foot-6 frame, even better.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
Liverpool’s wingers struggled to provide those attributes last season.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 June 2026
These attributes have come together to shape a personal injury lawyer who is deeply connected to and invested in his clients and their families.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Further research is required before the material can be extensively incorporated into building construction, since crucial attributes such as strength, fire safety and moisture tolerance need to be studied.
—Shirl Leigh
june 08, New Atlas, 8 June 2026
Indigenous words for towns and rivers often reflect their natural attributes, offering the perspective of the land's original inhabitants.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 8 June 2026
He is being schooled by faithful Duncan aka Man-At-Arms (Idris Elba) in all the proper swordplay and other attributes to be a warrior for the Castle Grayskull presided over by his father, King Randor (James Purefoy), and mother (who actually grew up on Earth), Queen Marlena (Charlotte Riley).
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 June 2026
The two led a restoration process that kept all of the home’s quirky attributes intact, while turning it into a comfortable residence fit for modern homeowners.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
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Ellingham attributes this decline to the country’s rising labor costs, causing companies to seek out a cheaper needle in locales like Vietnam.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
More than half of the regions NERC studied could face resource-adequacy problems in that window, a worsening outlook that the group partly attributes to data centers.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 June 2026
The company’s 2024 internal sleep pilots reported a 39% improvement in sleep-quality scores across four weeks, which Pulsetto attributes to calmer nights driven by vagus nerve stimulation.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
The key is to define precisely the competencies, experience and leadership attributes the CEO must have to perform the role effectively, considering the challenges the organization will face over the next five to 10 years.
—Susana Sierra, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Dolci attributes the growth to a content mix that crosses language lines rather than relying on any single source.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 June 2026
Instead, Wolff, now 43, attributes her mindset to a competitive spirit and egalitarian upbringing, one in which both of her parents had their own businesses and she and her brother were never treated differently because of their genders.
—Danielle McNally, InStyle, 28 May 2026
At public appearances, Trump is often seen wearing makeup to conceal bruising on his hands, which the White House attributes to handshaking and regular aspirin use.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
At public appearances, Trump often is seen wearing makeup to conceal bruising on his hands, which the White House attributes to handshaking and regular aspirin use.
—Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Noun
The cryptographic method, the affected data, the regulatory scope, the time horizon and the financial consequence are recorded as attributes beneath the primary event, not as competing parallel risks.
—Maman Ibrahim, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
If those two attributes come attached to a 6-foot-6 frame, even better.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
Liverpool’s wingers struggled to provide those attributes last season.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 June 2026
These attributes have come together to shape a personal injury lawyer who is deeply connected to and invested in his clients and their families.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Further research is required before the material can be extensively incorporated into building construction, since crucial attributes such as strength, fire safety and moisture tolerance need to be studied.
—Shirl Leigh
june 08, New Atlas, 8 June 2026
Indigenous words for towns and rivers often reflect their natural attributes, offering the perspective of the land's original inhabitants.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 8 June 2026
He is being schooled by faithful Duncan aka Man-At-Arms (Idris Elba) in all the proper swordplay and other attributes to be a warrior for the Castle Grayskull presided over by his father, King Randor (James Purefoy), and mother (who actually grew up on Earth), Queen Marlena (Charlotte Riley).
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 June 2026
The two led a restoration process that kept all of the home’s quirky attributes intact, while turning it into a comfortable residence fit for modern homeowners.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attributes
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Meanwhile, Brewer ascribes Starbucks’ success in Italy, where even the average person is a coffee connoisseur, to offering people, especially young people, a place to relax and enjoy a coffee.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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More broadly, Jean-Pierre ascribes the negativity to her nemesis’s inability to control her.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
22 Oct. 2025
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But as Cost of Denial explains, there’s a process that families can use to attempt to get previously denied care covered.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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The Game 3 buzzer beater finally gave her that moment, Wilson explains.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
10 Dec. 2025
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Voice Translate maintains natural vocal characteristics during real-time call translation, all processed locally on the device.—
Gerui Wang,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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The criminals are actually using artificial intelligence to look for those type of characteristics and profiles.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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That also means serving a diverse range of customers; O’Brien credits extensive fit testing as a key part of her success, even serving as a fit model herself for every piece launched.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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Pro Football Focus credits him with just one sack allowed through 12 games.—
Mike Kaye
December 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Dec. 2025
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Passion and commitment are important leadership qualities.—
Kendra MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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But what if people have qualities both unmistakably human and essential to career success that AI could not easily replace them?—
Cathy Bussewitz,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Although no other mosasaur teeth have been found there from the same time period, older examples excavated from other parts of the Western Interior Seaway also featured isotopic traits consistent with freshwater.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
12 Dec. 2025
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The silicone material itself is bioinert and non-cytotoxic—two traits essential for future clinical use.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Many products also hide essential features behind extra subscriptions.—
Maria Bolevich,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Dec. 2025
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The app was purchased by Google in 2013 and some of its features have been implemented into Google Maps over time, including the speedometer feature.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
7 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The work has bounced between several attributions over the years before scholar Giuseppe Porzio identified it as a painting by Glielmo, giving bidders a fresh reason to take notice.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
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Political discussions on social media are often dominated by competing attributions of more and more insidious motives to people on the other side.—
Mark Schroeder,
The Conversation,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Attributes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attributes. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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