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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Recent Examples of attribution
There are also other key caveats to consider, such as a strong dependence on cloud microphysics (given cloud seeding only works on existing clouds), problems with attribution and potential geopolitical and legal issues regarding downwind impacts, Francis said.
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Sam Meredith, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
For virtually all economists, regardless of their political stripes, this attribution marks a man as an enemy and puts a target on his back.
—Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
This article was updated to correct a quote's attribution.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
Founded in 1936, the DGA emerged from concerns over creative control and credit attribution amid the growing power of producers.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2026
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Sam Meredith, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
For virtually all economists, regardless of their political stripes, this attribution marks a man as an enemy and puts a target on his back.
—Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
This article was updated to correct a quote's attribution.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
Founded in 1936, the DGA emerged from concerns over creative control and credit attribution amid the growing power of producers.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attribution
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Fast forward four years into the AI boom, and the human attributes workers bring are more important than ever.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Luckily for investigators, the plant has some appropriately spooky attributes.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2026
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What would be lost in the red-white-and-blue tedium gives Venezuela an instantly identifiable characteristic.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Many of the characteristics that made the stocks so attractive, like profit growth, remain intact.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Due to its open-source, unrestricted, and autonomous operating features, the project quickly spread after its release and has been regarded as one of the most accessible AI agent projects.—
,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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This year’s best Canadian feature prize went to Blue Heron, the coming-of-age drama written and directed by Sophy Romvari.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Skipping Surface Preparation The quality and longevity of a tile installation often depend on the quality and thoroughness of surface preparation.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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The competing hypotheses, which seek to identify common traits between Little Foot and any of these species, highlight why the fossil continues to be such a rich resource of information that could contain clues to human evolution.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Gardeners seeking to increase the biodiversity of lawns might consider allowing weeds with certain traits to remain.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Depending on your criteria, the 19-year-old actor has starred in or appeared in as many as 14 projects involving established IP.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Mar. 2026
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The restaurants were selected by members of the Courier Journal newsroom based on various criteria, including taste, texture, cheese and topping to chip (or tot) ratio, creativity, flavor, and more.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Attribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attribution. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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