properties

noun

plural of property
1
as in plots
a small piece of land that is developed or available for development bought a secluded property in the mountains

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2
as in characteristics
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind the ability to be magnetized is a common property of metals

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Recent Examples of properties Their properties offer advantages in applications that require efficient switching, high power density, or high-voltage operation. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026 Under the program, three local nonprofits will receive up to $10,000 per unit to build three to five tiny homes on their properties. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026 Recent acquisitions include Richards River Camp in the Mara North Conservancy and a collection of properties in Rwanda, signaling ambitious growth beyond Kenya's borders. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026 The National Park Service (NPS) environmental assessment found that the arch would adversely affect surrounding historical properties, including Arlington National Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial. — News Desk, Artforum, 6 Nov. 2026 Cardsmiths designs trading cards, including those that celebrate historical figures, cultural artifacts and other unique properties. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2026 His portfolio runs from sprawling Los Angeles estates to Florida waterfront properties and a brand-new Manhattan penthouse. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026 That means there are about 1,500 properties left for the state to clean up. — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026 All of the following properties for sale are priced just below that report’s amount. — Rachel Freundt, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for properties
  1. plots
  2. characteristics
  3. tracts
  4. qualities
  5. parcels
  6. features
  7. attributes
  8. traits
Noun
  • The book lovers said these narratives were particularly approachable, with engaging plots, gripping prose and relatable characters.
    — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Proposal 3 lets the city undertake street safety improvements, sell unused plots of land, and lease office space all with a little bit less hoop-jumping.
    — Ryder Kessler, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of plots
Noun
  • These nonverbal characteristics are important for conveying emotion, and paralyzed people unable to move their facial muscles lose their ability to communicate in this critical dimension.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Kimberly-Clark shares rose on Thursday after the Huggies parent reported better-than-feared third-quarter results, showcasing the defensive characteristics that attracted us to the stock in the first place.
    — Jeff Marks,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of characteristics
Noun
  • Census tracts generally contain between 1,000 and 8,000 residents, with an optimum size of 4,000 people to help standardize population counts.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Settlers bypassed local tribal bands and elevated a single Montaukett sachem to sign away vast tracts of land.
    — Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of tracts
Noun
  • In response, Kiley spent the race trying to emphasize his qualities as a political moderate.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The farm animals are portrayed anthropomorphically, setting the stage for the narrative of the farm animals having human-like qualities.
    — Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of qualities
Noun
  • Schubert would like to rein in large foreign corporations that buy up homes and noncitizens who own large parcels of land and property but don't live in the state.
    — Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Often, neighborhoods can become fragmented, with small parcels owned and developed piecemeal by different people.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of parcels
Noun
  • For families prioritizing space, practical features, and a more premium cabin without moving into a full-size SUV, this New Atlas writer thinks the new Atlas deserves a place on the shopping list.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The MacBook screens have always been top-notch, meeting P3 color-gamut standards despite being IPS panels, and some have adopted additional features like True Tone ambient color adjustment.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of features
Noun
  • These attributes will be increasingly important when robots are deployed to rescue sites and even used in less dangerous settings like hospitality and in multilevel offices, factories and houses.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Lenat’s team was wary of the pitfalls of vesting their machine with human attributes.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of attributes
Noun
  • Claude is destined to imitate these human traits and mirror the human examples provided to it, including acting like a colleague or friend.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The answers are also likely to implicate a variety of traits beyond simple emotional control.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of traits

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“Properties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/properties. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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