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something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
the ability to fashion tools and other characteristics that distinguish human beings from other animals
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Recent Examples of characteristics
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.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
In fact, failure is one of the key characteristics of Silicon Valley.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Customers see a different look, feel, color, drape and other characteristics of an apparel product.
—Raj Dhiman, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Things like school programs and extracurricular activities, as well as school characteristics like size, should also be considered, according to the board.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Two-Way Volatility has Returned One of the key characteristics of an uptrend is low volatility.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Two years ago, volunteers with the cold-case unit worked with Othram Labs and Parabon Labs to perform advanced DNA techniques to reveal human characteristics and potential family members.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
With the resort now joining the Ikon Pass, what characteristics make Le Massif de Charlevoix stand out most?
—Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
Ancelotti and Zidane certainly had their own tactical ideas, but were also pragmatic and based game plans primarily on the characteristics (strengths and weaknesses) of the squad made available to them.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
In fact, failure is one of the key characteristics of Silicon Valley.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Customers see a different look, feel, color, drape and other characteristics of an apparel product.
—Raj Dhiman, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Things like school programs and extracurricular activities, as well as school characteristics like size, should also be considered, according to the board.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Two-Way Volatility has Returned One of the key characteristics of an uptrend is low volatility.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Two years ago, volunteers with the cold-case unit worked with Othram Labs and Parabon Labs to perform advanced DNA techniques to reveal human characteristics and potential family members.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
With the resort now joining the Ikon Pass, what characteristics make Le Massif de Charlevoix stand out most?
—Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
Ancelotti and Zidane certainly had their own tactical ideas, but were also pragmatic and based game plans primarily on the characteristics (strengths and weaknesses) of the squad made available to them.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for characteristics
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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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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 , Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Yes, the actor inhabited some of Burt’s traits and flourishes, and his conservative style of lawyering came through.—
Sarah Weinman,
Rolling Stone,
9 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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Since 2022, numerous campuses have added new safety features – such as installing more cameras on campus and hiring additional police officers – while also working to strengthen their relationships with federal and local law enforcement, according to Inside Higher Ed.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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DeZao says one of AI’s most helpful features is its ability to receive instructions and do its work while the human employee can remain focused on the task at hand.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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This post was corrected on 21 January 2021 to clarify attributions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
12 Jan. 2021
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Interest in marching in the parade was so intense that organizers implemented rigorous selection criteria like the quality of the horses’ grooming, saddles, tack, and the riders’ appearance.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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Tesla shareholders have approved a conditional pay package for CEO Elon Musk that could unlock up to a trillion dollars in stock if the company meets specific criteria, according to preliminary results from the annual shareholder meeting.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Characteristics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/characteristics. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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