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 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

Nine-atom-wide armchair GNRs (9-AGNRs) were synthesized via a bottom-up on-surface approach, integrated into field-effect transistors (FETs), and characterized before and after exposure using Raman spectroscopy and electrical transport measurements. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026

Taco Bell characterized its decision as a precautionary measure taken out of an abundance of caution despite the absence of a formal government advisory directing such action. — Gary Occhiogrosso, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Porter characterized herself as a minivan driving single mom who would work to take on special interests and refuse to take corporate cash. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Lin—known as Sequoia’s lead backer of DoorDash, Airbnb, Citadel Securities, and Reddit—said that he’s drawn to industries characterized by regulatory capture, and that Bunkerhill fits squarely in that paradigm. — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 16 July 2026

El Niño describes a pattern characterized by warmer water in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. — Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

In the public imagination, Novak Djokovic has tended to be characterized as the greatest defensive player in the history of men’s tennis, and, along with Andre Agassi, as the best returner. — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026