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
Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
The hope is that one day, it could be used to help those in intensive care, offering a diagnostic tool and enabling doctors to identify patients at greater risk of death.
—Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 23 June 2025
Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 31 May 2025
Illumina , which develops systems for genetic variation analysis, and Danaher, a life sciences and diagnostics company, are two other companies to benefit.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 28 May 2025
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Adjective
During a search of the homes, investigators found a loaded magazine for a firearm, ski masks, key fobs for vehicles, a tool used to access vehicle diagnostic information, several replica firearms, ammunition and steel chains.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
The hope is that one day, it could be used to help those in intensive care, offering a diagnostic tool and enabling doctors to identify patients at greater risk of death.
—Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 23 June 2025
Noun
Though still a threat to current populations, Y. pestis infections are much more manageable now as a result of modern diagnostics and treatments.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 31 May 2025
Illumina , which develops systems for genetic variation analysis, and Danaher, a life sciences and diagnostics company, are two other companies to benefit.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnostic
Adjective
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At present, Greenland’s population is expected to fall below 50,000 by 2050, mostly due to outward migration and the low birth rates characteristic of most Western countries.—
Morten Høi Jensen,
The Dial,
19 June 2025
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The capsule continues to foreground the use of regionally characteristic materials such as jade, cinnabar, porcelain, and Asian cultural symbols like 玄武 (the Black Tortoise) and 青龙 (the Azure Dragon).—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Its auto-pause technology is a special feature that prevents overheating by stopping airflow after three seconds of inactivity.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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That version comes equipped with the Meta AI voice assistant and includes features that, when tethered to a smartphone, lets users identify city landmarks, get recipes when looking at ingredients and record and send voice messages on WhatsApp and Messenger.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
9 July 2025
Noun
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New York is getting a quality scorer to lead the second unit.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Overall, the fall 2026 collections to be presented at the fair hinge on classics, with a chic and timeless allure with a tactile and cocooning quality.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Some patients also develop distinctive rashes, particularly those associated with Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
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The response was immediate: many believed the artifact resembled the base of a Clovis point—a distinctive stone tool crafted by Paleoindian peoples more than 12,000 years ago.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025
Noun
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What wasn’t reported was Rivera’s aversion to pitches coming near him, a trait that’s fatal to long-term hitting success.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2025
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This method allowed scientists to precisely manipulate traits like shape, color, and pattern — something impossible to do with living specimens.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Though on the surface the blazing, barking vocals and triple-time speed of the track are seemingly at odds with the Foos’ typical mix of pop hooks and radio-friendly rock, the cover makes perfect sense given Grohl’s punk rock pedigree.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
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This training teaches us to be present in the midst of the chaos of a typical day.—
Janice Marturano,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Delap’s performance was less easy to evaluate, but there were more signs that his speed, aggression and direct running are excellent raw attributes to work with.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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One of Hargitay’s themes is the toxicity of fame, especially when it’s awarded not for your accomplishments but your attributes.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Among the graffiti was a drawing of a crying woman with a distinct Flavian period hairstyle, as well as the Greek alphabet.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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Linkin Park manages to push three distinct projects north on the same chart at the same time, as consumption of the Grammy-winning act’s catalog continues to grow.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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“Diagnostic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnostic. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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