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

The cancer is characterized by abnormal, accelerated growth of squamous cells, according to the foundation. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

The active Pacific hurricane season is likely due to a record-setting El Niño — a natural climate pattern characterized by a rise in sea surface temperatures in the eastern Pacific, which can spawn more intense and frequent cyclones there. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2026

Although it was teased at the crown, the hairstyle was characterized by a softer, more youthful harmony. — María Diez, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2026

Spyglass Media said her posts crossed into antisemitism and hate speech, citing what the company characterized as false references to genocide, Holocaust distortion and an implication that Western media conceal Israel’s perspective. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

But Democrats and voting rights advocates characterized the seizure as a political stunt. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

For many people, caring for aging parents or relatives has become a second occupation, characterized by unpredictable shifts, costs and stress. — Scott Parrish, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Haitian immigration to the Dominican Republic is often characterized as an ongoing peaceful invasion – a nationalistic narrative that has been perpetuated by Dominican politicians for over 50 years. — Kendall Medford, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026

This is the visual flow of the arrangement, which is characterized by the repetition of elements or features. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026