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
Traditional broadcast buys ran hundreds of thousands of dollars with murky attribution.
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Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
According to officials, Delmaro also had customers file false Forms 1099 made out to a family member rather than his business or himself, making income attribution more difficult.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 2026
This story has been updated to correct the attribution in a quote to Nixon instead of Moody.
—Freida Frisaro, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
The attribution of climate change to extreme heat has the strongest connection and highest confidence compared to all other weather events.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
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Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
According to officials, Delmaro also had customers file false Forms 1099 made out to a family member rather than his business or himself, making income attribution more difficult.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 2026
This story has been updated to correct the attribution in a quote to Nixon instead of Moody.
—Freida Frisaro, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
The attribution of climate change to extreme heat has the strongest connection and highest confidence compared to all other weather events.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attribution
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So, the Olympics has all the attributes of just great drama and story.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Yet, for all Witt’s physical attributes, what impressed the Team USA players most about him was his demeanor.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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These characteristics are amplified by Fire, a flamboyant element that represents boldness, passion, and action.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Reliable characteristics in your players.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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The car, however, has a feature that automatically turns off the engine after one hour of idling.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Zuckerberg is expected to face questions about what Meta has known about the risks of its platforms for young users, and whether those safety features were sufficient to mitigate them.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Rahmani noted that attrition inside prosecutorial offices can directly affect case quality.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Chemistry, timing, shared experiences, and the slow work of falling in love with someone tend to matter far more than the traits that some people screen for on a dating-app profile.—
Rafaela Jinich,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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The two traits that will serve Riojas well are accountability and resilience.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
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The committee uses 12 criteria to determine who belongs in the field and where teams should be seeded.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Not everyone meets the criteria for admittance to certain facilities.—
Mark Reynolds,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Attribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attribution. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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