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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
Flag patterns are a byproduct of positive momentum and tend to appear in environments characterized by steep upmoves like the current one.
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Katie Stockton, CNBC, 25 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
San Francisco’s luxury market is characterized these days by bidding wars and scarce inventory.
—Conor Sen, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
Another regional source characterized the talks as positive.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
Hopefully this summer’s World Cup will be characterized by lots of goals, great games and fabulous weather.
—Simon Chadwick, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
The house silhouette embraces classic proportions and is characterized by a natural, lightly padded shoulder with gentle roping at the sleevehead.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
Goldschmied exits Daily Blue to launch Goldie, another woman’s jeans brands characterized by innovative production techniques like the use of pigments and garment dyeing.
—Maria Cristina Pavarini, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
The defense has characterized the search of his bag as a violation of his constitutional rights.
—Michael Ruiz , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Katie Stockton, CNBC, 25 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
San Francisco’s luxury market is characterized these days by bidding wars and scarce inventory.
—Conor Sen, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
Another regional source characterized the talks as positive.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
Hopefully this summer’s World Cup will be characterized by lots of goals, great games and fabulous weather.
—Simon Chadwick, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
The house silhouette embraces classic proportions and is characterized by a natural, lightly padded shoulder with gentle roping at the sleevehead.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
Goldschmied exits Daily Blue to launch Goldie, another woman’s jeans brands characterized by innovative production techniques like the use of pigments and garment dyeing.
—Maria Cristina Pavarini, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
The defense has characterized the search of his bag as a violation of his constitutional rights.
—Michael Ruiz , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for characterized
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Gillie described his friend as an ardent supporter of free speech who would regularly espouse the right that everyone is entitled to their opinion free from harm.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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The detainees described experiencing abuse and torture by Israeli forces to the Associated Press.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
25 May 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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The evacuation zone has been roughly defined by the city of Garden Grove as south of Ball Road, north of Trask Avenue, east of Valley View Street and west of Dale Street.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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Jobs designed the products, defined the brand, and stood on the stage.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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“Characterized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/characterized. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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