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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 property features five distinct bars, a four-star restaurant with a menu built around bourbon pairings, a private golf simulator called Bourbon & Bunkers, a pool, and a wellness program designed to keep guests refreshed and ready for their next bourbon tasting. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025 Lopez purchased a new home near Los Angeles for about $18 million in March 2025, property records show. Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025 However, the property is being sold through an auction conducted by Concierge Auction − a global luxury real estate auction marketplace. Randy Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Sep. 2025 Private property intersperses protected areas. Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 20 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for property
Recent Examples of Synonyms for property
Noun
  • The White House has expressed how this was a moment of embarrassment but also suggested an attempt at a plot against the president, although the UN’s statement rejects this.
    Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The discovery of a vast telecommunications network that authorities say was capable of wiping out cellular communications in the nation's largest city is just the latest in a steady series of high-profile plots targeting critical infrastructure.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • More than 900 properties across the city contributed to the honor and were celebrated for the same characteristics that can lead to a citation under the vegetation ordinance.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Today, Bath & Body Works finally unveils their new Touch of Gold collection that embodies those same characteristics in a bodycare and home fragrance line.
    Alisa Rendor, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Potentially Prevent UTIs Though more research is needed, some evidence suggests that cranberries may prevent bacteria from sticking to your urinary tract.
    Cynthia Sass, Health, 19 Sep. 2025
  • On the recent season of , newcomer Bozoma Saint John shared her own struggle after the surgical removal of fibroids, which are non-cancerous growths that develop in a woman's reproductive tract.
    Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The stories shared about Beard after his death focused as much on his qualities as a friend as on his skill as a football coach and his efforts to stand by and grow the women’s game.
    Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
    Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Green's Bluff, while expansive, isn't a contiguous land parcel.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 20 Sep. 2025
  • The buildings include two, seven-unit apartment buildings on adjacent parcels with eight one-bedroom, one-bathroom units and six two-bedroom, one-bathroom units.
    Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But these estimates may miss major factors — like changes in the local market or unique features of the home.
    Mary Beth Eastman, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The other feature is how Glasner’s side creates space for their centre-backs to attack.
    Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Jan Böhmermann in Germany, Spain’s El Gran Wyoming, France’s Yann Barthès, Italy’s Maurizio Crozza and Dutch comic Arjen Lubach all share traits with their American counterparts, but none command comparable influence.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Many of the letters submitted to Judge Subramanian acknowledge the music mogul’s flawed behavior revealed during his trial and asked the judge to consider his positive personality traits and recent personal growth.
    Lauren del Valle, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • At the end of each, they’ll be awarded a choice of power-up that can boost their health, attack or defense, or imbue their abilities with elemental attributes.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Understanding Personalized And Contextual Security Personalized security customizes protections based on user attributes—such as roles, behaviors and historical interaction patterns.
    Pulak De, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025

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“Property.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/property. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.

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