Synonyms of characterized

characterized

verb

past tense of characterize

1

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?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• described
• portrayed
• defined
• represented
• depicted
• identified
• classified
• charactered
• categorized
• indicated
• specified
• typed
• pigeonholed
• marked
• named
• distinguished
• individualized
• stamped
• colored
• particularized

2

as in distinguished

to be an important feature of

an unsightly rash characterizes chicken pox

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distinguished
• marked
• differentiated
• customized
• individualized
• particularized

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of characterized

This year’s attendees described a challenging environment characterized by jittery consumers, elevated interest rates and fuel costs, fluctuating tariff policies and an expensive landscape for construction. — Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2026

His four years in Denver were characterized by first-round losses and a cumulative 3-16 playoff record. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2026

While both early- and late-onset Alzheimer's are characterized by the buildup of amyloid plaques and tau tangles, the new findings suggest that tau pathology may be especially aggressive in younger patients. — Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2026

The interior is characterized by elegant craftsmanship, custom details, warm colors, and high-quality materials. — Bettina Krause, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026

The project area is located in the San Gabriel Mountains, within the Transverse Ranges geomorphic province, which is characterized by a complex series of mountain ranges and valleys with dominant east–west trends. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Tusk and his government have characterized their conservative opposition as buoyed by foreign agitators, particularly Russian interference. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026

But after his top priorities have gone up in flames, Democrats have characterized Republicans in Jefferson City as out of touch with what Missourians are asking for. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026

Pike’s lawyers argued that her thrombocytosis, a condition characterized by elevated platelet levels, could increase her risk of developing severe pulmonary edema, a potentially dangerous buildup of fluid in the lungs, during a lethal injection. — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026