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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 diagnostics
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.
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Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Companion, to get access to 200 free or reduced cost generic medications, as well as $19 telehealth visits, dental care, vision care and labs and diagnostics with market-leading partners.
—Anjalee Khemlani, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
App controls, software updates, diagnostics and support all depend on that connection.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
At-home diagnostics are becoming really popular, but doctors say that a major hurdle to getting people to test for STIs routinely.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 May 2026
The great opportunities today include preventative diagnostics, such as tools like Oura Rings.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
The agency said this week that its offices in Congo and Uganda are helping with surveillance, laboratory diagnostics, contact tracing and distributing PPE.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Lindquist brings decades of leadership experience across pharmaceutical and diagnostics companies.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Increasingly, however, nurses are team leads who often make decisions on their own, prescribing drugs or treatments and performing advanced diagnostics.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2026
Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Companion, to get access to 200 free or reduced cost generic medications, as well as $19 telehealth visits, dental care, vision care and labs and diagnostics with market-leading partners.
—Anjalee Khemlani, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
App controls, software updates, diagnostics and support all depend on that connection.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
At-home diagnostics are becoming really popular, but doctors say that a major hurdle to getting people to test for STIs routinely.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 May 2026
The great opportunities today include preventative diagnostics, such as tools like Oura Rings.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
The agency said this week that its offices in Congo and Uganda are helping with surveillance, laboratory diagnostics, contact tracing and distributing PPE.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Lindquist brings decades of leadership experience across pharmaceutical and diagnostics companies.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Increasingly, however, nurses are team leads who often make decisions on their own, prescribing drugs or treatments and performing advanced diagnostics.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnostics
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The company said the findings support a growing shift toward precision medicine, where therapies are tailored to the biological characteristics of an individual’s disease rather than applying the same treatment approach to all patients with similar clinical features.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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This means the fruit from the seedling will closely resemble that of the parent plant in flavor and other characteristics.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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These features can also benefit audience members who may never identify as neurodivergent.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The store's history was documented in several newspaper, magazine and television features.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2026
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Most warm weather breeds share unique physical traits that keep them cool in high temperatures.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Barring Bowen, only Tomas Soucek has leadership traits.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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In its 2023 decision, the Supreme Court said nothing stops schools from considering how applicants’ race speaks to broader qualities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Founded by Vania Leles, Vanleles merges cultural significance and its African roots with modern charms and designs, qualities that also evoke Middleton’s approach to her royal wardrobe.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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For Gallon, Wilson’s accessibility has been one of her more powerful attributes.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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Benjamin qualified for the national bee by winning the San Diego County Scripps Regional Spelling Bee in March, correctly spelling kenosis, the relinquishment of divine attributes by Jesus Christ in becoming human, in the 23rd round.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Political discussions on social media are often dominated by competing attributions of more and more insidious motives to people on the other side.—
Mark Schroeder,
The Conversation,
20 Feb. 2026
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This post was corrected on 21 January 2021 to clarify attributions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
12 Jan. 2021
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“Diagnostics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnostics. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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