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

El Niño, a climate pattern that is characterized by warmer-than-average ocean surface temperatures, developed in the tropical Pacific last month and is expected to strengthen, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

In round one, Iran characterized its responses as self-defense and tit-for-tat retaliation. — Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

And will his presence eliminate the back-breaking mistakes that characterized 2025? — Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 23 July 2026

But what has characterized his agency’s response to the cyclospora outbreak is the relative absence of information, and that owes partly to an absence of staff. — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 23 July 2026

Outside, more relaxation awaits in the sizeable outdoor pool and spacious bedrooms characterized by a quiet cottagecore ambiance. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026

Nothing about the Twins’ recent history in the late innings at Progressive Field could be characterized as fun. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 23 July 2026

The luminous gown is characterized by its rich draping, which meets at the hip, and its sophisticated, slightly asymmetrical halter neckline. — Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 19 July 2026

Sonar images released by investigators showed the boat resting on the seabed, roughly 120 feet below the surface, in an area characterized by rocky terrain, strong currents, and challenging underwater conditions. — James Ward, USA Today, 18 July 2026