as in characteristics
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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This post was corrected on 21 January 2021 to clarify attributions.
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IEEE Spectrum, 12 Jan. 2021
IEEE Spectrum, 12 Jan. 2021
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Published in Aerospace Science and Technology, the study describes that the Accurate prediction of aerodynamic drag characteristics across a wide range of wing-body configurations is crucial in the early design stages of transonic commercial transport aircraft.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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In fact, failure is one of the key characteristics of Silicon Valley.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Tire shops often list the attributes of different tires along with average customer review scores online.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The lab is home to two highly advanced legged humanoid robots, with the largest standing about 6 feet tall and the smaller reaching roughly the height of a 10-year-old child, as well as a quadruped robot with dog-like attributes and the build of a beagle.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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There are other traits that their trips to the White House have in common.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Based on ideas of recruit quality and the traits the military sees as best suited to success in the ranks, the military has mostly desired to recruit straight and white young men.—
Jeremiah Favara,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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Ekitike could cause City problems with his ability to stretch the play and ball-carrying qualities.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Making Intentionality a Priority Since the beginning, Mark and Alexis’ work as Arizona personal injury lawyers has been grounded in passion, relationships, and respect, and these qualities remain to this day.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Then there are the designs that prioritize smart features.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
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Some store owners are afraid an update might break features on their site.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Attributions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attributions. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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