variants
also diagnostical
as in characteristic
serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group
studies that show that cultural diversity is a diagnostic feature of a thriving city
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as in feature
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
the thesis that moral decline is the infallible diagnostic of a decadent society
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Recent Examples of diagnostic
Milla Surjadi, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
This overlap can lead to diagnostic errors and treatments that don’t address the root cause.
—Deldhy Nicolás Moya Sánchez, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
Dan Raby, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Attia placed an emphasis on exercise, protein consumption and early diagnostics.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
This fall, the campus will offer an associate’s degree in histotechnology, bachelor’s degrees in biomedical sciences, biotechnology and medical laboratory science, and a master’s in diagnostic molecular science.
—Milla Surjadi, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
This overlap can lead to diagnostic errors and treatments that don’t address the root cause.
—Deldhy Nicolás Moya Sánchez, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
During the event, students are tested on real-world HVAC competencies, including system diagnostics, electrical components, safety practices, and installation standards.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Attia placed an emphasis on exercise, protein consumption and early diagnostics.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnostic
Adjective
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Users say taking small doses of psilocybin or LSD does everything from bolster productivity and creativity to ease symptoms of anxiety and insomnia — all without the hallucinogenic effects characteristic of a full-blown trip.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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But unlike the desert boot, which features a characteristic crepe sole, chukkas may have leather or rubber soles.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Both safety features were tested by JIATF 401 and the FAA at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico under the Army’s AMP-HEL prototyping program.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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For them as well as for their families, an easy-to-understand safety feature like an airbag will give them peace of mind as well.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But his distinctive tattoos and fashion sense helped investigators find him — notably, his sweatshirt, his bronze foamposite sneakers, a large gold ring on his left hand and a distinctive tattoo of a globe on his left arm.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The plant has distinctive foliage and orange blooms that spike up from the leaves.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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Maxwell’s drive, commitment to quality journalism and development of intentional career goals were inspiring.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Cronin and Hurley are both sons of high school basketball coaches, and some of those competitive — often combustible — traits are simply part of them now.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Kelso assured the readers that none of these traits is set in stone.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Mechanical kinks function as boundaries between two distinct internal states within the same material.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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This distinct piece was created by engineer Kirk Jellum as an anniversary gift for his wife.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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Cheaper maintenance costs were one of the main selling points of EV ownership in America, but even that positive attribute is more nuanced than car buyers may think.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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That probably helps explain why these parks not only have fan-friendly attributes but also have to pay serious attention to the facilities that players will use.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In early 2019 and in late 2025, two federal government shutdowns ended shortly after travel disruptions escalated following higher-than-typical absences of air traffic controllers.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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The education budget in a typical year is about a third of the city’s total financial plan, which has historically failed to account for actual spending.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Diagnostic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnostic. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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