qualities

plural of quality

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Recent Examples of qualities But his centre-forward qualities extend beyond pure physical strength, with Merino possessing genuine striker instincts, movement and anticipation. Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 11 July 2026 Schools may soon be the only institution capable of developing these qualities consistently and at scale. Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 There’s an emerging consensus right now, particularly among AI skeptics, that the most distinctly human qualities are emotion, intuition, the ability to sense and feel. Meghan O’Gieblyn, The New York Review of Books, 11 July 2026 Such qualities make black olives popular on pizzas, salads and pasta dishes, while the bolder flavor of green olives lends itself well to appetizers, charcuterie boards, tapenades and Mediterranean dishes. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 11 July 2026 Through their fantastical ordeals, the X-Men illustrate qualities that inspire viewers, young and old. Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 So, in the meantime, here is a list of some of their most impressive qualities. Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026 The track is about cautiously opening yourself up to a new relationship after a painful breakup, finding comfort in someone who appreciates the very qualities a former partner criticized. Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 Instead of looking only for escapements or technical innovation, Newman encourages appreciation of cases, dials, proportions, engraving, and overall design—the same qualities that define today’s most desirable independent watches. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualities
Noun
  • The results were consistent across most states lower rates of sleep insufficiency were associated with longer life expectancy.
    Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • The California Public Employees’ Retirement System board of administration approved a weighted average increase of 5% to healthcare rates during a Tuesday board meeting.
    William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • The growth in private credit AUM has attracted capital from a broader range of investors who may not fully appreciate the distinctive risk characteristics of the asset class.
    Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Doubling Atlanta for Savannah was the primary challenge for production designer Jamie Walker McCall, who quickly realized the two cities were very different in their physical characteristics.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • But male-beauty standards have risen markedly during the past decade or so.
    Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026
  • Loeb says the group is focused on evidence, instrumentation, data analysis and collection standards.
    Leonard David, Space.com, 11 July 2026
Noun
  • Rabe has the physical traits to move quickly through KC’s minor-league system, too.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
  • One key theory is neoteny, where domestication selects for juvenile traits like kneading, making cats more tolerant of humans.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • These very same attributes are needed for communications leaders who want to help their organizations grow and drive value.
    Alice Ferreira, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • There are loft-like attributes to them, and also the feeling of living in a penthouse.
    Deborah Gimelson, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • But horns are actually important safety features and, when used properly, can also help keep traffic moving.
    Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 12 July 2026
  • Hackman Capital’s plan to recoup its investment included continuing to operate Television City as a studio for rent while adding new revenue-generating features.
    Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Noun
  • The work has bounced between several attributions over the years before scholar Giuseppe Porzio identified it as a painting by Glielmo, giving bidders a fresh reason to take notice.
    Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
  • 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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“Qualities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualities. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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