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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Noun
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These characteristics are amplified by Fire, a flamboyant element that represents boldness, passion, and action.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026 -
Reliable characteristics in your players.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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Those traits were on full display against Dyes.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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Anything that was anti-Jewish—a story about exclusion, an obstacle that hadn’t come down, a disapproving enumeration of supposedly Jewish traits—was possibly more fascinating.—
Nicholas Lemann,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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The food and drink The food here is exceptional, and there's a common thread—an obsession with fine quality and maintaining exclusivity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Google Pixel 9a delivers flagship-level performance, terrific camera quality, and long-term software support in a simple and affordable phone.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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So, the Olympics has all the attributes of just great drama and story.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Yet, for all Witt’s physical attributes, what impressed the Team USA players most about him was his demeanor.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The car, however, has a feature that automatically turns off the engine after one hour of idling.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Zuckerberg is expected to face questions about what Meta has known about the risks of its platforms for young users, and whether those safety features were sufficient to mitigate them.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Under these conditions, reminders of nonhumanness cannot reliably prevent the attribution of understanding, intention, and accountability.—
Deb Roy,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2026
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Founded in 1936, the DGA emerged from concerns over creative control and credit attribution amid the growing power of producers.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some financial advisors question whether Trump account gifts meet that criteria, which could trigger gift tax return filing requirements.—
Jessica Dickler,Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
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American requests to use UK bases for operational purposes historically have been considered on a case-by-case basis, with precise criteria withheld for security reasons under long-standing agreements.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Differentia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differentia. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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