Synonyms of characteristics

characteristics

noun

plural of characteristic

as in qualities

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• qualities
• traits
• attributes
• features
• attributions
• criteria
• properties
• hallmarks
• peculiarities
• markers
• marks
• specifics
• symbols
• fingerprints
• characters
• stamps
• diagnostics
• touches
• affections
• particularities
• indications
• signs
• notes
• virtues
• points
• differentiae
• emblems
• merits
• badges
• charms
• tokens
• idiosyncrasies
• graces
• eccentricities
• excellences
• singularities
• quirks
• oddities
• individualities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of characteristics

One account describes an unusual encounter that raises questions about the object’s flight characteristics and apparent lack of detectable heat. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Every place has its own unique characteristics and its own unique personality. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026

The minivan-sized mockup reproduced the size and flight characteristics of its reentry module, with avionics to control its autonomous guidance and navigation systems, but the vehicle was far from a space-ready article. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Subtropical storms share some characteristics with tropical systems like hurricanes, including drawing energy from warm ocean water, but also have features of non-tropical storms like nor’easters. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026

If researchers can reliably take advantage of these characteristics, biological computing could one day be the prime choice in applications where systems need to adapt to unfamiliar conditions in a field far from home. — Mike McRae 19, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026

The challenge is to broaden a brand’s appeal without diluting the characteristics that distinguish it from competitors. — Yiling Pan, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

It is nearly considered folkloric, with contemporary vampires still mirroring the characteristics of Polidori’s Ruthven. — Maria Papadouris, JSTOR Daily, 20 Oct. 2026

The challenge is to innovate without abandoning the characteristics customers recognize and appreciate. — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026