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as in rates
degree of excellence
we expect a high quality of service in such a fancy restaurant
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as in characteristics
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
unfailing kindness is one of her many fine qualities
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Recent Examples of qualities
The healthy qualities of whole foods — like high-fiber apples or asparagus — help promote fullness and are less likely to spike blood sugar.
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Both those qualities apply to cult-classic cushion foundation Jungsaemmool, which is finally available stateside.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2026
This dinner has many of our favorite qualities.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Isko offered fabrics that maintain their qualities.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
But Palace did not spend £35m for his defensive qualities.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
The idea is that task engagement, rather than avoidance, builds a sense of purpose and calm — qualities that define the nonna lifestyle.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
If ‘The Pitt’ sprang from a desire to depict the heroism and empathy of healthcare workers on the front lines, the show has used the resulting goodwill to illustrate those qualities’ long-term toll.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
At a time when such qualities are more prized (and socially acceptable) than ever, the loafer remains an essential footwear category a century after its creation.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Both those qualities apply to cult-classic cushion foundation Jungsaemmool, which is finally available stateside.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2026
This dinner has many of our favorite qualities.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Isko offered fabrics that maintain their qualities.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
But Palace did not spend £35m for his defensive qualities.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
The idea is that task engagement, rather than avoidance, builds a sense of purpose and calm — qualities that define the nonna lifestyle.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
If ‘The Pitt’ sprang from a desire to depict the heroism and empathy of healthcare workers on the front lines, the show has used the resulting goodwill to illustrate those qualities’ long-term toll.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
At a time when such qualities are more prized (and socially acceptable) than ever, the loafer remains an essential footwear category a century after its creation.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualities
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While markets expect the committee to be on hold the rest of the year, officials themselves still have penciled in a cut and Warsh has expressed support for lower rates as well.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Track your stats, build daily streaks, and measure your sharp eye with win rates and total games played.—
Rachel Jacoby Zoldan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Researchers evaluated and recorded the same 28 characteristics for each species based on preexisting data from universities and government agencies, Nunez-Mir said.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Clean-up operations involve experts who calculate the risk of a criticality accident based on the characteristics of the material being moved, Rofer says.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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Speaking on a recent analyst call, Dimon also pointed to some easing in underwriting standards across the market, noting that the trend extends beyond private credit.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Good Jobs First said in most cases, states are failing to disclose incentives in violation of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, a private organization that sets financial reporting standards for state and local governments.—
Kevin Hardy,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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The 6-3, 318-pound Hunter has good length (33 1/4-inch arms) but lacks explosive traits, as evidenced by his 21 1/2-inch vertical jump and 8-foot, four-inch broad jump.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Each has versatility and traits the Broncos like.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Find attributes that cannot be taught.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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His physical attributes caught the attention of the Ravens’ front office and scouts, but his relationship with Heap helped drive his quality of character home.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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If your car is equipped with front radar or driver‑assist features, dirt on the sensor or slight misalignment from a parking‑lot bump could also be the culprit.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2026
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Political discussions on social media are often dominated by competing attributions of more and more insidious motives to people on the other side.—
Mark Schroeder,
The Conversation,
20 Feb. 2026
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This post was corrected on 21 January 2021 to clarify attributions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
12 Jan. 2021
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“Qualities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualities. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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