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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
Dominica’s hotel scene is dominated by eco-sensitive boutique properties like the clifftop Secret Bay, which continues to raise the bar with experiences like Botanica, a chef’s table set in an organic garden.
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Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni visited a southern town in Sicily on Wednesday that has been left teetering on the edge of a cliff after days of heavy rains from a cyclone triggered a huge landslide that brought down properties and forced the evacuation of over 1,500 people.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
The city has now pulled its offer to purchase the new facility and has no plans to pursue any other properties for such purposes.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
The skincare benefits of hypochlorous acid Its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties eliminate bacteria, viruses, and fungi on the skin, which can kill infections and treat conditions like acne and eczema, Garshick says.
—Erica Sweeney, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Last January, Kering transferred three prestigious Paris properties to a joint venture with Ardian in a deal valued at 837 million euros.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
Of all the high-luxury properties in Tokyo, the Ritz-Carlton has our favorite positioning in what’s called Tokyo Midtown.
—Brandon Presser, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
This structure allows precise control over mechanical and functional properties.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Trump’s order also prioritized housing affordability for the everyday American over investment firms purchasing properties.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 22 Jan. 2026
Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni visited a southern town in Sicily on Wednesday that has been left teetering on the edge of a cliff after days of heavy rains from a cyclone triggered a huge landslide that brought down properties and forced the evacuation of over 1,500 people.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
The city has now pulled its offer to purchase the new facility and has no plans to pursue any other properties for such purposes.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
The skincare benefits of hypochlorous acid Its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties eliminate bacteria, viruses, and fungi on the skin, which can kill infections and treat conditions like acne and eczema, Garshick says.
—Erica Sweeney, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Last January, Kering transferred three prestigious Paris properties to a joint venture with Ardian in a deal valued at 837 million euros.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
Of all the high-luxury properties in Tokyo, the Ritz-Carlton has our favorite positioning in what’s called Tokyo Midtown.
—Brandon Presser, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
This structure allows precise control over mechanical and functional properties.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Trump’s order also prioritized housing affordability for the everyday American over investment firms purchasing properties.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for properties
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In all plots, black circles represent the mean value of each environmental variables at each site, and the lines the SD.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Some films linger in our minds because of their sharp plots, quotable one-liners and unforgettable characters.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Described as independent, intellectually curious and socially conscious, these characteristics align closely with traits psychologists study under the umbrellas of openness to experience, individualism and humanitarian concern.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The company says the system incorporates high-resolution, wraparound sensors designed to detect force, contact direction, object edges, and surface characteristics.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Landscapes unfold over vast, rocky tracts, engulfed by big skies.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
20 Jan. 2026
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Russia had been demanding vast tracts of Ukrainian territory in exchange for peace, and on the call Lavrov refused to back down.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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All of these qualities and experiences make Suárez well-positioned to handle the perennially fiercely-competitive American League East, and baseball’s most storied rivalry.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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The service Staff are open-minded and friendly—qualities underpinned by a quiet mastery of Japan’s famed omotenashi hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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The proposal includes demolishing the restaurant building that remains and constructing a one-floor, 229,000-square-foot commercial retail space and additional buildings on six outlot parcels to be added later, according to village reports.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
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French customs has inspected more than 320,000 Shein parcels at the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, confirming a report by Le Parisien News.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Dec. 2025
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Adjustable Typing Angles Other features on the NODE 100 include a set of flip-out and adjustable feet that offer a choice of three different typing angles, ranging from 6 to 12 degree for a more ergonomic and comfortable typing position.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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As with Eudoxus, the angle of the moon and sun will cast sections of the Aristoteles Crater into shadow, highlighting the broken terrain bordering its central basin plain, upon which a collection of hill-like features reside.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Its large brain and flat face—attributes found in today’s humans—have long set the species apart from earlier hominins such as Australopithecus africanus.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2026
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But concerns about private credit — which tend to come from the sector’s competitors in public debt — are understandable given its attributes.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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Then, narrow the choices down further by looking into traits that suit your growing conditions and preferences, including the time between planting and harvest and, if needed, the variety’s suitability for containers or small-space gardens.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2026
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Furthermore, there are additional stocks exhibiting similar traits.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Properties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/properties. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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