Thesaurus results for ATTRIBUTION

attribution

noun

ˌa-trə-ˈbyü-shən

Definition of attribution

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 Now, amid growing conversations around attribution, cultural appropriation and transparency, some brands are beginning to acknowledge the artisans behind their collections. — CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026 Yet many appeared eager to take Feldstein’s shifting attributions at face value. — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026 Miller claims that the new proof hinges heavily on his prior work and that Astra did not give that work adequate attribution. — Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026 There’s an assumption that the second half is Shakespeare’s, but scholars continue to quarrel over attribution. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for attribution

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Noun

Focus And Discernment Professionals from the private sector who come to the nonprofit sector bring several important skills and attributes, such as a clear focus and discernment that helps avoid mission drift.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 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, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of attribute

Noun

Precious metals, coins, and stones require different checks, and both their characteristics and applicable market prices inform the amount offered.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
These characteristics, along with technical skills that include critical thinking, are ideal in candidate evaluation today.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of characteristic

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Asian cinema accounts for 96 films, women directed 41, and 20 are official entries for the international feature category at the 99th Academy Awards.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
After living in the City of Lights for more than a decade, the designer said he was drawn to its features, which informed his palette that runs from sky blues to Seine greens, via tones inspired by its typical stone buildings.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of feature

Noun

Even as Portland, Maine, has continued to welcome new boutique hotels, ‘The Press’ is still one of the most personal and consistently high in quality.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2026
Their microscopy confirmed the quality of the crystal structure.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of quality

Noun

Below, Forbes Coaches Council members share some unusual questions to ask and the kinds of traits or behaviors their answers may reveal.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
The early amphibian is described in a study published today in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, and is an example of how some of the classic traits seen in today’s living frogs and salamanders evolved.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of trait

Noun

One rule of thumb is to always choose somewhere displaying the VPN sign outside—this stands for Verace Pizza Napoletana, and guarantees that the pizza will be made according to an exacting set of criteria.

— Nicky Swallow, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2026
Earlier this summer, CalMatters reported only one research institute in California appeared to meet the criteria included in the measure for the nonprofit that would be awarded half the bond proceeds.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

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