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
The attribution of climate change to extreme heat has the strongest connection and highest confidence compared to all other weather events.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
Combining the evidence from across the climate system increases the level of confidence in the attribution of observed climate change to human influence and reduces the uncertainties associated with assessments based on single variables.
—Gary W. Yohe, The Conversation, 18 Dec. 2025
There is, however, an earlier line of attribution that points to the Jesuit priest Saturnino Junquera as the author of an older version, documented in 19th-century songbooks.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 12 Dec. 2025
After doing its own investigation, the AP continues to credit the photo to Ut, arguing there isn’t enough evidence to remove the attribution.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 28 Nov. 2025
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
Combining the evidence from across the climate system increases the level of confidence in the attribution of observed climate change to human influence and reduces the uncertainties associated with assessments based on single variables.
—Gary W. Yohe, The Conversation, 18 Dec. 2025
There is, however, an earlier line of attribution that points to the Jesuit priest Saturnino Junquera as the author of an older version, documented in 19th-century songbooks.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 12 Dec. 2025
After doing its own investigation, the AP continues to credit the photo to Ut, arguing there isn’t enough evidence to remove the attribution.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 28 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attribution
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Both agree this cohort requires a unique approach to onboarding that takes into account generational attributes.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Huskies’ defense was the difference in the game, both with their strategy and physical attributes.—
David Delgado,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Scientists continue to attempt to take snapshots of this primordial soup to understand the characteristics of quark-gluon plasma.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Rho-alpha differentiates itself through three characteristics.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Brenda Looper joined the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette as a news clerk in April 1997, and worked as a feature writer, reviewer and copy editor on the news side before moving to the opinion section in July 2011.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Together, these features make the Advanced Driving Simulation Center a powerful tool.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Some of her members already have to rely on costly temporary workers from agencies, while others turn prospective clients away because of a lack of staff to provide quality care.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Cary Jenkins,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Hiring the same team is becoming a Baillie trait (they re-hired the same architect for the Southern Ocean Lodge rebuild), so for Huka Lodge, Virginia Fisher, the interior designer behind the 1984 renovation, was enlisted 40 years later.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Matching lounge sets meet all the criteria of a great one-and-done airport outfit — they’re made from soft material, don’t require outfit planning, and actually look cute.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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The government did not release the text of the bill Friday, leaving unclear the specific criteria that will be used to determine who qualifies for amnesty.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Attribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attribution. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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