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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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
Rising prices might encourage some homeowners to list their properties, but many might remain cautious due to the costs of purchasing replacement properties.
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Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Similar to the alchemists of yore, Hollywood has spent countless hours and money trying to figure out how to turn beloved video game properties into box office gold.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Four Seasons Leads the Charge Luxury and inclusivity meet at Four Seasons properties, where nonalcoholic beverages are becoming a mainstay.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The silicone bristles are infused with zinc and silver, which have antimicrobial properties.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
And brands prefer using cotton denim for a variety of reasons including its inherent strength, sustainability and circular properties.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2024
Niacinamide has anti-inflammatory properties and helps strengthen the skin barrier.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The report attributes the climb to a whopping 52 percent drop in the number of listings in prime Dubai neighborhoods over the past year, in addition to a 65 percent dip in properties priced at $10 million and above.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
Rental Properties Available through Rental Escapes, these mountain properties offer the ultimate in luxury.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Similar to the alchemists of yore, Hollywood has spent countless hours and money trying to figure out how to turn beloved video game properties into box office gold.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Four Seasons Leads the Charge Luxury and inclusivity meet at Four Seasons properties, where nonalcoholic beverages are becoming a mainstay.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The silicone bristles are infused with zinc and silver, which have antimicrobial properties.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
And brands prefer using cotton denim for a variety of reasons including its inherent strength, sustainability and circular properties.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2024
Niacinamide has anti-inflammatory properties and helps strengthen the skin barrier.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The report attributes the climb to a whopping 52 percent drop in the number of listings in prime Dubai neighborhoods over the past year, in addition to a 65 percent dip in properties priced at $10 million and above.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
Rental Properties Available through Rental Escapes, these mountain properties offer the ultimate in luxury.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for properties
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The body is generally good at responding to drops in temperature, but the nose and upper respiratory tracts can respond more slowly, Pekosz said.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
16 Dec. 2024
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Chevron is a major national gas producer with power generation equipment and very large tracts of land that could be used for data centers, the executive said.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
14 Dec. 2024
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But more recently, with land scarce and easy-to-develop parcels mostly gone, Tri Pointe Homes did and is nearing the finish line.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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Set across two legal parcels spanning nearly seven acres, this estate is an exceptional canvas, offering limitless possibilities to tailor a dream lifestyle.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Encourage Resilience And Adaptability In a rapidly changing work environment, resilience and adaptability are crucial traits.—
Nilesh Parmar,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Influences have a way of appearing, like family traits, in idiosyncratic details such as the turn of a head or position of a hand, but here the steps and styles have been stripped of attitude and etiquette, to their elemental forms.—
Jennifer Homans,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Properties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/properties. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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