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

And Isaias’s broader wind field, characterized by ample shear — changing winds with height — will encourage those thunderstorms to rotate. — Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026

The illness is characterized by muscle rigidity in the torso, arms and legs. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Each cell type is characterized by particular gene-expression settings, which are inherited when a cell divides. — Quanta Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026

The government characterized Lemon as part of the demonstration, arguing his actions at a church crossed the line from a reporting to a protesting role, violating the First Amendment right to worship and freedom of religion. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 8 Oct. 2026

The mix of intimacy and worldliness characterized her closest American friendship, with the novelist and critic Mary McCarthy. — Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026

But Zervos, an alumnus of Jefferies and the Fed, characterized these investments as a positive sign for the economy overall and said the resulting impact on yields is a short-term problem. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Case in point, Luke Edward Hall’s ongoing Neptune’s Journey for Ginori 1735, characterized by cartoonish images and upbeat color palette. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

Recent workforce research suggests that employees thrive in workplaces characterized by trust and support. — Michael Corvini, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026