Synonyms of characterizing

characterizing

verb

present participle of characterize

1

as in describing

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

• describing
• portraying
• defining
• representing
• depicting
• identifying
• classifying
• categorizing
• charactering
• indicating
• specifying
• typing
• pigeonholing
• distinguishing
• marking
• individualizing
• naming
• stamping
• particularizing
• coloring

2

as in distinguishing

to be an important feature of

an unsightly rash characterizes chicken pox

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distinguishing
• marking
• differentiating
• customizing
• individualizing
• particularizing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of characterizing

Neither song has stopped naysayers from characterizing Anthrax as left-wing. — Jon Wiederhorn, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

However, Bartiromo's attorney, Bryan Freedman, has challenged reports characterizing her departure as a firing. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

But in the face of criticisms from Pelley, Vega and Alfonsi, who cited individual incidents, the network has pushed back on claims of interference, characterizing them as part of the editorial process. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026

Fazio hammered that note on a few occasions, characterizing Lamont’s tenure as one in which education is worse than when the governor started. — Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026

That meant probing the components and characterizing their functions. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026

The sources firmly rejected the draft declarations, characterizing them as publicity stunts designed to mock the league, sow division, and draw attention to the topic by demeaning others. — Wayne Sterling, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

The 49ers did not have an update on the specific injury, characterizing it only as a rib issue. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Dana Johnson with the Cobb Chamber of Commerce also spoke in favor of the proposal, characterizing data centers as a form of infrastructure increasingly necessary for businesses, governments, schools and consumers. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026