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
Transparency mechanisms such as feature attribution logging and traceable alert rationales are becoming standard components in pharmacy AI platforms.
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Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Large language models regurgitate human ideas, often without attribution.
—Leila Sloman, Scientific American, 2 June 2026
First-strike platform Mass drivers on the moon would operate largely outside existing early warning and attribution architectures, thereby complicating detection and response by existing early warning systems.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 28 May 2026
Rick plays Danny one of his original songs, which, unfortunately for Rick, becomes a massive hit for Danny a few months later (with no attribution for Rick).
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 26 May 2026
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Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Large language models regurgitate human ideas, often without attribution.
—Leila Sloman, Scientific American, 2 June 2026
First-strike platform Mass drivers on the moon would operate largely outside existing early warning and attribution architectures, thereby complicating detection and response by existing early warning systems.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 28 May 2026
Rick plays Danny one of his original songs, which, unfortunately for Rick, becomes a massive hit for Danny a few months later (with no attribution for Rick).
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attribution
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Gallen was an early exemplar of the trend toward high-riding four-seamers, as his other stuff was mostly average in college, with good control probably his best attribute.—
Keith Law,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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In addition to opacity, each of us prioritize varying secondary attributes in concealer (wrinkle-smoothing, crease-resistance, and ease of use, for instance).—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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Those characteristics could make the biochar useful beyond fuel applications.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Though every case is unique, based on those that the NCMEC has tracked, there are some common characteristics among individuals who carry out fetal abductions, Steinbach says.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
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Among them was a December 2024 lesson about Christmas that featured Zwarte Piet, or Black Pete, a controversial Dutch holiday character known as a helper to Santa Claus who is depicted with exaggerated, racist physical features — including large red lips.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Delta’s current Sky Club rules reference a Grab and Go feature, saying existing Sky Club access policies and eligibility rules apply to all Grab and Go entries.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Too many teams, not enough quality.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Researchers are hoping to better understand what Minnesotans think about water quality.—
Adam Del Rosso,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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By nature of Darwinism, insects resistant to certain controls often breed and multiply in a garden, passing on that resistance as a genetic trait.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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Charles Darwin also proposed that intersexual selection involved females evaluating and choosing males with whom to mate based on specific traits, such as a colorful peacock plumage.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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Barron Channer, one of the project coordinators, told the School Board the company is open to both rentals and home sales to those who meet the criteria.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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The output of the analysis has developed criteria emphasizing the necessity of a local geotechnical site investigation for all structures, regardless of their seismic design category.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
20 June 2026
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“Attribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attribution. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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