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
Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Abbott Laboratories has nearly 90 international manufacturing sites, including 10 locations in Ireland which employ more than 6,000 workers involved in products ranging from diagnostic tests to medical devices to nutritional supplements.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
The five culprits aren’t a checklist to conquer—they’re a diagnostic to return to, again and again, as life rearranges itself.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Adjective
For that money, guests typically receive diagnostic testing, expert consultations and a structured program built around movement, nutrition and recovery.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Abbott Laboratories has nearly 90 international manufacturing sites, including 10 locations in Ireland which employ more than 6,000 workers involved in products ranging from diagnostic tests to medical devices to nutritional supplements.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
Noun
Andersen was involved in developing diagnostics and conducted genomic sequencing of Ebola virus genomes during past outbreaks to learn how the virus was evolving and spreading.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
The five culprits aren’t a checklist to conquer—they’re a diagnostic to return to, again and again, as life rearranges itself.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnostic
Adjective
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After more talk of intimate moments that occurred during the shoot, and a few anecdotes about nipples, Shaver then redirected the conversation, lighting things up in her characteristic way.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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If plutonium production were taking place inside a fusion reactor, the nuclear reactions involved would generate a characteristic antineutrino signal.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Among them was a December 2024 lesson about Christmas that featured Zwarte Piet, or Black Pete, a controversial Dutch holiday character known as a helper to Santa Claus who is depicted with exaggerated, racist physical features — including large red lips.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Delta’s current Sky Club rules reference a Grab and Go feature, saying existing Sky Club access policies and eligibility rules apply to all Grab and Go entries.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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For her first appearance at the Royal Ascot in three years, Middleton paired the neutral, beige heels with a bright yellow Roksanda dress featuring a distinctive bow detail at the shoulder and a midi-length skirt.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Unlike many symmetrical cuts, the pear shape has a distinctive sense of direction, creating movement and lending a stronger visual identity.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
Noun
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What the Science Supports and What’s Still Unproven Hormonal shifts in appetite, energy and sleep quality across the cycle are real and well documented.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
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Swap pre-sleep scrolling for a book or magazine, dim the artificial light and let quality sleep do what it’s designed to do.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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The OneXPlayer 3 is also distinct beyond the display.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
14 June 2026
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Nonbank lenders, private credit firms, insurers, and fintechs — all fast-growing users of AI with distinct regulatory environments — get thin coverage.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Initially, these traits may contribute to career success.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The trait is now about the sibling instead of the child.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Activities include vacation standards like pools and a beach club along with less typical offerings like horseback riding on the beach, beach shelling by golf cart, and the resort’s Hawk Walk.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Reporters from England said this is a typical setup for the press covering the England men’s national team.—
Pete Grathoff
June 14,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Gallen was an early exemplar of the trend toward high-riding four-seamers, as his other stuff was mostly average in college, with good control probably his best attribute.—
Keith Law,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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In addition to opacity, each of us prioritize varying secondary attributes in concealer (wrinkle-smoothing, crease-resistance, and ease of use, for instance).—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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“Diagnostic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnostic. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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