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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
The data reframes a market long characterized as advertising-resistant.
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Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Buffett famously characterized Berkshire's investment in Apple as a consumer bet.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Officers characterized the attack as a domestic violence incident.
—Velvet Wu
june 1, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have observed and characterized the initial stages of hydrogen-uranium corrosion for the first time.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
For most young players, their first season in the majors is a rollercoaster characterized by hot streaks and slumps.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
He was launched into the air, and the impact on his arm became all the more extreme due to compartment syndrome, a condition that is characterized by too much pressure around the muscles, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
In a clip posted by Ultimate Tennis Showdown, Adrian Mannarino, Richard Gasquet and David Goffin discuss how the first day of a major is often characterized by long queues of nervous players waiting to use the toilet.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Another regional source characterized the talks as positive.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Buffett famously characterized Berkshire's investment in Apple as a consumer bet.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Officers characterized the attack as a domestic violence incident.
—Velvet Wu
june 1, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have observed and characterized the initial stages of hydrogen-uranium corrosion for the first time.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
For most young players, their first season in the majors is a rollercoaster characterized by hot streaks and slumps.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
He was launched into the air, and the impact on his arm became all the more extreme due to compartment syndrome, a condition that is characterized by too much pressure around the muscles, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
In a clip posted by Ultimate Tennis Showdown, Adrian Mannarino, Richard Gasquet and David Goffin discuss how the first day of a major is often characterized by long queues of nervous players waiting to use the toilet.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Another regional source characterized the talks as positive.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for characterized
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Images released by Mexican authorities also appear to show ventilation infrastructure inside the tunnel, underscoring what officials described as a sophisticated operation.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Very little of Iran’s economy can accurately be described as belonging to the private sector.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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In Champagne, the Côte des Blancs area is renowned as the finest terroirs for chardonnay, distinguished by its signature chalky soils.—
Yuri Shima,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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This lush new exception—a literal urban oasis and Ontario’s only LEED Gold Certified Hotel takes sustainability seriously—is distinguished by its biophilic design, impressive conservation programs, and real community mindedness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Dozens of people submitted letters on Roberts’ behalf to dispute how he has been portrayed and provide details of his positive impact.—
Hannah Fingerhut,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Andrew Scott famously played him in Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss’ hit BBC drama Sherlock and he has also been portrayed by the likes of Ralph Fiennes, Jared Harris, Dougray Scott, Eric Porter and Dónal Finn down the years.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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Jacob Coleman, the conservative advocacy group’s Minnesota director, said the convention marked the display’s debut.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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The spectral figures, marked by their sarong colors, imagined Zodiacs, doshas and more, operate haunto-structurally.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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But unlike previous tournaments dominated by television commercials and corporate sponsorships, this World Cup may ultimately be defined by creators.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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For more than 60 years, Sanlorenzo has defined Italian excellence in yacht building, crafting custom superyachts that combine refined design with innovative engineering.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
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“Characterized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/characterized. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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