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
The legislation also seeks to limit large investors — those with at least 350 properties — from buying homes.
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Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The luxury market typically tops out in the $30-million to $40-million range in Orange County, though some properties are aiming higher, including a San Juan Capistrano ranch asking $85 million and an 11,500-square-foot mansion in Newport Coast listed for $68 million.
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Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
The material allows for a sexy peek-a-boo effect, revealing the foot thanks to its sheer properties.
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Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Most residential properties can accommodate some type of sauna.
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Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Right now, these properties are not being resold or mortgaged.
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Chris Hoffman,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The association is seeking the most convenient and least disruptive easement through two properties.
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Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Whew, now onto the makeup properties.
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Lan, 69, built a sprawling real estate empire of luxury homes and commercial properties before she was accused of one of the biggest frauds in global history.
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Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The luxury market typically tops out in the $30-million to $40-million range in Orange County, though some properties are aiming higher, including a San Juan Capistrano ranch asking $85 million and an 11,500-square-foot mansion in Newport Coast listed for $68 million.
—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
The material allows for a sexy peek-a-boo effect, revealing the foot thanks to its sheer properties.
—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Most residential properties can accommodate some type of sauna.
—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Right now, these properties are not being resold or mortgaged.
—
Chris Hoffman,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The association is seeking the most convenient and least disruptive easement through two properties.
—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Whew, now onto the makeup properties.
—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Lan, 69, built a sprawling real estate empire of luxury homes and commercial properties before she was accused of one of the biggest frauds in global history.
—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for properties
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Our plots run away characters shapeshifting on the page?
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These movies are wildly popular spectacles, even if the plots are a little thin.
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Lime Kiln Theater combines all three of those characteristics, offering an annual summer lineup of live performances at its legendary outdoor venue (an old limestone quarry and kiln).
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Continuous review President reviews, according to CSU policy, allow the CSU board of trustees to understand the unique characteristics of each campus, assess their leadership and further the school’s progress.
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The land was among the biggest tracts left in the area that had not been at least partially preserved, and the good news, conservation-wise, was that Soloviev had agreed to sell the development rights to the town for 75 percent of the land, meaning that most of it would remain farmland for good.
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Costco and the owners of four large tracts in Plainfield sued, saying commissioners ignored evidence at hearings.
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Max’s qualities, as a colleague and friend, were clear for all those who were lucky enough to work with him.
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Experts advise looking beyond dominant traits and considering qualities like collaboration and curiosity when identifying future leaders.
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The crux of our thesis is that FedEx’s self-help initiatives to optimize its delivery network and prioritize more profitable deliveries, such as specialized health-care parcels, will result in impressive earnings and free cash flow growth.
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The two parcels, known as Blocks 5 and 20, each cover about 1 acre on opposite sides of Pier View Way north of Mission Avenue.
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Other popular dating services aren’t charging for AI matchmaking features.
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.
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What are the attributes, skills and qualifications that make this person a superior candidate?
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While a kit’s physical attributes are important for athletes, its appearance is just as significant for fans who sport the jerseys and want to feel connected to their team.
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Low volatility and low correlation are the whole selling point, the two traits that win an asset a place in a diversified portfolio.
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Those traits can certainly be found in the Dolphins’ draft class.
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“Properties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/properties. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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