as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
a list of the chief differentiae between a controlling cult and a legitimate religious sect
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Titan shows all the characteristics of a planet – including rivers, lakes, clouds, rain and even a salty subsurface ocean.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
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Rebecca’s wholehearted characteristics and attributes connect her to the Water sign Pisces, who takes on problems with others due to their absorbance and empathetic nature.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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Powered by Adelaide, Forbes AI Psychological safety, defined by McKinsey as the absence of interpersonal fear, is often cited as a defining trait of high-performing, innovative teams.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Wirtz is focused more on the micro, with delicate touches and deft flicks, compared to Szoboszlai’s macro traits of energy and power.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2025
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The moss brings a splash of color that maintains a sophisticated and minimalist quality, while keeping a space from becoming whitewashed.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
14 May 2025
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The 22-year-old striker is experiencing a difficult second season at the club, yet has the raw attributes to be a good No 9.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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This sort of climate analysis—based on slow changes in animal teeth, as well as their mass and other attributes at a single site—has never been published in the scientific literature.—
Michael Ray Taylor,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 May 2025
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Expensive Lighting Systems Lighting is one of the best ways to highlight features of your home and improve curb appeal.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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The entry-level Basic package ($17 per month) includes custom domains, SEO tools, and additional design features.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 May 2025
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As the pollster noted, respondents' choices could be an endorsement or an attribution of blame, depending on their assessment of current economic conditions.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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In some ways, attribution bias serves the purpose of promoting self-esteem, which helps people overcome challenges in life, White said.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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The track record of the committees that will decide on Rose and Bonds and Clemens indicates that those voters believe in criteria beyond statistics, so jumping to the immediate conclusion — Rose is getting in! — may be no sure thing.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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The current criteria for the board's members includes a requirement for two female members and two members who are racial minorities.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2025
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“Differentia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differentia. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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