characteristics

plural of characteristic

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of characteristics Newman said Apple exhibits many characteristics of a consumer staples stock, such as predictable replacement demand, pricing power with suppliers and customers, relatively low investment needs and steady cash returns to shareholders. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2026 Despite the weight difference, Specialized says the FACT 10r offers the same stiffness and comfort characteristics as its lighter sibling. — Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 13 Nov. 2026 The resulting denim is rigid, thick, durable, and functional—even suitable for motorcyclists—with each piece showcasing its own unique characteristics. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2026 Not every patient is a candidate, and suitability depends on individual hair characteristics assessed in person. — Burak Onal, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026 That law prohibits false endorsements, including when a business uses an athlete’s NIL and other identifying characteristics without permission. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Nov. 2026 For example, discussing voter turnout — analyzing voter characteristics such as age, family income and race/ethnicity — can help develop an understanding of statistics and data visualization. — Ismar Volić, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026 The study found that differences in acceleration characteristics indicated more efficient drainage during quiescence. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026 The hypnosis of the zone shared characteristics with the Skinner-box effect. — New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for characteristics
Noun
  • Tuesday’s show of appreciation reinforced the importance of civility and respect for public institutions in America — qualities too often lacking in the public square these days.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026
  • But reflecting on my time on both sides of the table, four qualities stand out to me.
    — Mary Minno, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Without those traits, analysts spend more hours cleaning spreadsheets than reading them.
    — Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
  • What blows away everyone who watches Carter are his rare physical traits.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 11 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • One of the property’s biggest attributes was a surprising quarter-acre backyard.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • For Brandeis, our ad campaign focused on its core historical attributes of social justice and as a welcoming and safe home for all individuals.
    — Ellis Verdi, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Shane Hemphill is a landscape design expert and co-founder of Art of the Yard, a Denver company that specializes in water features and garden landscapes.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Accessibility Public spaces, restaurants, fitness center, spa, pools, and guest rooms with accessibility features are available.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Yet many appeared eager to take Feldstein’s shifting attributions at face value.
    — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
  • In two cases, the publishers added specific attributions, as had been required of Miller’s book.
    — Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Treatment questions People in the circadian group reported an earlier onset of depression and more severe symptoms than those who did not meet the criteria.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • At one SaaS enterprise, the team established acceptance criteria and compliance checks before agents generated code.
    — Kumar Chivukula, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

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“Characteristics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/characteristics. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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