Definition of propertynext

Synonym Chooser

How is the word property different from other nouns like it?

Some common synonyms of property are attribute, character, and quality. While all these words mean "an intelligible feature by which a thing may be identified," property implies a characteristic that belongs to a thing's essential nature and may be used to describe a type or species.

the property of not conducting heat

Where would attribute be a reasonable alternative to property?

While the synonyms attribute and property are close in meaning, attribute implies a quality ascribed to a thing or a being.

the attributes of a military hero

When is it sensible to use character instead of property?

The words character and property can be used in similar contexts, but character applies to a peculiar and distinctive quality of a thing or a class.

remarks of an unseemly character

When is quality a more appropriate choice than property?

Although the words quality and property have much in common, quality is a general term applicable to any trait or characteristic whether individual or generic.

material with a silky quality

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of property The state averages about eight unprovoked bites each year, according to the FWC, which runs a statewide program to address complaints concerning specific alligators believed to pose a threat to people, pets or property. Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 El Dorado Kitchen For a stay at the center of Sonoma’s action, book El Dorado Hotel, a cozy boutique property overlooking historic Sonoma Plaza. Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Deputies tracked the suspect to a home in the 4100 block of Los Coches Way in the Arden Park area and surrounded the property. Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026 The groundbreaking was promised quickly in 2025, just one year after Orlando had bought the nightclub property itself amid its own controversy that a memorial had not yet been built there. Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for property
Recent Examples of Synonyms for property
Noun
  • Jinx's scheme gets a convenient helping hand when NASA — for the benefit of the plot — allows the kids to sit in an actual shuttle during an actual engine test.
    Richard Edwards, Space.com, 27 June 2026
  • Cover crops, once rare, are now much more common, from the cooperative's member plots to estates like La Reynardière, which gives up seven or eight percent of its yield to them in the bet that living soils send roots deeper for water.
    Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • 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.
    Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026
  • The game changer was a move to fermentation in stainless-steel tanks or neutral wood barrels, which imparted fewer oak characteristics to the wines.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • But alongside the best summertime activities come an unwanted increase in urinary tract infections (UTI).
    Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Hochul is focusing on 100 acres, which is twice as large as Creedmoor, and the full Aqueduct tract is more than 200 acres.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Persistent fatigue despite adequate sleep, dizziness, breathlessness, brain fog, low mood, brittle nails, hair fall, feeling unusually cold, and changes in skin quality all signal low ferritin levels.
    Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 30 June 2026
  • The goal is to build higher quality affordable housing by using efficient construction methods Jamison has learned through building more than 8,000 market-rate apartments in the past, Lee said.
    Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Under the San Francisco parcel tax proposal, 95% of single-family homes would pay $129 a year.
    Kenny Choi, CBS News, 26 June 2026
  • Garinger’s land parcel was declared a Mecklenburg County historic landmark in a December 2007 ordinance.
    Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • The company is selling highly customizable electric vehicles that come with few standard features, but plenty of optional add-ons.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Stars from Rowling's Harry Potter feature films have also criticized her stances, including Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
    Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2026
  • Caretakers manage breeding programs to preserve their distinctive traits, including their long horns and rich brown coloring, a shade associated with royalty, maturity and stability.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • This total encompasses the energy output alongside its associated capacity and environmental attributes.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026
  • All great attributes for the Hawks’ post-Trae Young reality.
    Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 24 June 2026

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“Property.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/property. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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