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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 set includes two chairs and a table made from eucalyptus wood, which is known for its durable, weather- and rot-resistant properties. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025 The state Department of Administrative Services has a power purchase agreement with the quasi-public Connecticut Green Bank, allowing state agencies to place solar cells on their properties. Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2025 The dancer and actor, who currently serves as a host on Dancing with the Stars, has lived at the property for over a decade. India Roby, Architectural Digest, 25 Apr. 2025 This legendary property opened its doors in 1920 and has hosted presidents, celebrities, and other famous guests throughout the years. Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for property
Recent Examples of Synonyms for property
Noun
  • Pretending to love the enemy, spurred on by her real love, the romantic plot provides the film’s clever, titillating energy.
    Paul Vidich, People.com, 2 May 2025
  • Days after Entertainment Weekly learned that the Scandal star and Onyx Collective are developing a reboot of the classic ABC dramedy, Washington teased plot details for the upcoming project to The View cohosts in response to a question from Ana Navarro.
    Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 2 May 2025
Noun
  • Users still can't control the number of speakers, their demographic characteristics, accents, or conversation length.
    Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • In 2010, for example, literary scholar Julie Brown suggested that renowned American poet Emily Dickinson had characteristics – such as sensory issues, social quirkiness and a savant’s command of language – that align with those of some individuals on the autism spectrum.
    Bradley J. Irish, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Those include injection site reactions, common cold symptoms, and upper respiratory tract infections.
    Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2025
  • He was , diagnosed with a urinary tract infection, MRSA and pneumonia in February of that year and then again later in April with another illness.
    Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • However, what remains unchanged in towns across America is the quality and trustworthiness of local experts; the individuals who serve as pillars of their communities.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 3 May 2025
  • Currently on sale for under $50, the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are an affordable but quality option for Samsung users.
    Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 2 May 2025
Noun
  • Photo : Jo David for Sotheby’s International Realty An aerial view of the property, which sits on a double parcel spanning over a third of an acre.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The omission allows parcels valued less than $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free.
    Brian Evans, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Department of Education appears to have removed a key new feature of the StudentAid.gov website that has allowed borrowers to track their student loan forgiveness progress.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
  • The ability of car companies to charge users to activate some features is effectively the only reason the car’s systems need to communicate with cell towers.
    Dell Cameron, Wired News, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • While the natural traits and intellect of Gates and Allen were crucial for Microsoft’s eventual success, so too was their willingness to learn from an early failure and apply themselves in a new venture.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Bill Snellings Self-reliance is a cherished American trait, and men in particular embrace it.
    Ashley Milne-Tyte, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The risk tolerance of an organization will determine the weighting of these attributes or whether they'll simply be ignored.
    Morey Haber, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Now his mental attributes in terms of learning the offense are starting to catch up with his physical gifts.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2025

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“Property.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/property. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

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