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as in described
to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group
how would you characterize the mission of this environmental organization?
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as in distinguished
to be an important feature of
an unsightly rash characterizes chicken pox
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Recent Examples of characterized
Psychosis is a loss of contact with reality that can be characterized by hearing voices and having delusions.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The Arts and Crafts movement began just a few decades after the end of the Industrial Revolution, and it was characterized by a renaissance of quality craftsmanship and the use of natural materials.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
But South Korea's market has been characterized by volatility of late, with the Kospi experiencing some of the most outsized gyrations as a result of its concentration in a handful of stocks, as well as speculative positioning of retail traders.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
The pilot program was characterized by SeaWorld San Diego Park President Tyler Carter as a conscientious move toward potentially phasing out fireworks.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
At The Women’s Hospital at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, our team of OBGYNs and certified nurse midwives provides comprehensive high-risk pregnancy management, characterized by collaboration, innovation, and compassion.
—Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
At the same time, COO Peters was promoted to continue the content/tech yin and yang that has traditionally characterized the company.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Loyal cinephiles have characterized the work as a deliberate affront.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Indeed, her year so far has been characterized by jumping at unconventional opportunities, from taking on a still-unseen role in Euphoria’s third season to leading Ryan Coogler’s upcoming X-Files reboot.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The Arts and Crafts movement began just a few decades after the end of the Industrial Revolution, and it was characterized by a renaissance of quality craftsmanship and the use of natural materials.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
But South Korea's market has been characterized by volatility of late, with the Kospi experiencing some of the most outsized gyrations as a result of its concentration in a handful of stocks, as well as speculative positioning of retail traders.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
The pilot program was characterized by SeaWorld San Diego Park President Tyler Carter as a conscientious move toward potentially phasing out fireworks.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
At The Women’s Hospital at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, our team of OBGYNs and certified nurse midwives provides comprehensive high-risk pregnancy management, characterized by collaboration, innovation, and compassion.
—Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
At the same time, COO Peters was promoted to continue the content/tech yin and yang that has traditionally characterized the company.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Loyal cinephiles have characterized the work as a deliberate affront.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Indeed, her year so far has been characterized by jumping at unconventional opportunities, from taking on a still-unseen role in Euphoria’s third season to leading Ryan Coogler’s upcoming X-Files reboot.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for characterized
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That view was echoed by veteran market strategist Ed Yardeni, who described the rally as a forward-looking bet that the conflict will prove temporary, even after recent developments.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Her family have described her as someone who loved makeup, dancing and her job with the USPS, according to FOX32 Chicago.—
Aya Al-Hakim,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Romvari’s images are distinguished by their dual sense of logical efficacy and aesthetic loft.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Although its primary teachings refer to the Bible, the Kimbanguist Church is distinguished by its veneration of Kimbangu as the Black embodiment of the Holy Spirit.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Despite the show’s insistence that Robby is flawed, he’s also portrayed as medically infallible.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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Couric noted that his parents — Kennedy and Ed Schlossberg — were not portrayed particularly positively in the show.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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Fatou, who arrived at the Berlin Zoo in 1959, marked her birthday on Monday, April 13, by feasting on a special menu of healthy items suitable for the aging primate, as seen in photos of Fatou with her birthday basket.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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The saga marked an embarrassing defeat for Johnson.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Clutch scoring is defined as points that come in the final five minutes of a game where the point differential between teams is five or less.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Unlike her costars, Maude Apatow’s Euphoria character, Lexi Howard, is defined by her platonic and familial relationships, such as the one with her childhood best friend, Rue, and her older sister, Cassie.—
Katie Mannion,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Characterized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/characterized. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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