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 property is situated on a lot spanning 3,040 square feet. Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 26 June 2026 The book shows tax law doing social and political work, deciding who counted as a person and who as property. Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 15 June 2026 The historic property reopened after a 2020 fire and the pandemic, with nightly rates starting around $330. SoJo Spa Club in New Jersey delivers urban wellness with rooftop views of the New York City skyline. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026 Throughout seven weeks, the teams have $100,000 to tackle all the updates to the properties while being guided through the challenges by their mentors, which include Baeumler, Ty Pennington and Mika Kleinschmidt. Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 15 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
  • For most people with urinary tract infections (UTIs), a short course of antibiotics is the go-to treatment.
    Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 23 June 2026
  • 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.
    Reeves Wiedeman, Curbed, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • Despite having all those qualities, the biggest reason Argentina could be set up to defend its title is a favorable draw to the semifinals.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2026
  • Another quality pick is the Simple Modern Travel Coffee Mug, which is only $18 at Amazon.
    Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 28 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
  • Opt for these wireless ones with a 50-hour battery life, comfortable padding, and more handy features.
    Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • One of the most distinguishing features of the new planes are the colors painted on its exterior.
    Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 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 29 Jun. 2026.

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