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

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

Mangione, despite facing state and federal charges in what some are characterizing as a vigilante-style action against soaring medical costs, has attracted surprising levels of public support. — Brian Mann, NPR, 13 Aug. 2026

Sony clearly wants to thread the needle of appropriately characterizing the new film while stoking audience nostalgia for its counterpart. — Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026

The prosecution opposed the motion, characterizing the pink clothing as victim advocacy rather than jury intimidation. — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026