Thesaurus results for QUALITIES

qualities

noun

plural of quality

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 Levy, now 79, credits Cheshire Academy in part with giving him the independence, curiosity and confidence to take chances, all qualities that helped carve his path to success. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026 But in their more than 50 million years on Earth, these maligned creatures have developed some admirable qualities, too. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2026 Now Tafoya is testing whether some of the qualities that complicated her path through the GOP can broaden her appeal come Election Day. — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026 Even more than the other accoutrements with which sitters were pictured, dogs could convey a range of qualities. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026 Those qualities have had a major influence on Naveena’s developments for S/S ’28. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 Figuring out earwax’s physical properties The dual qualities of earwax have to do with its unique composition. — David Hu, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026 This handsome volume runs through 90 European venues, breaking down their unique features, acoustic qualities and performance histories (recent and not so). — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 A lot of CEOs have thrived despite, and sometimes because of, qualities that have been classified as disabilities. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Highfill maintains a covenant requiring utility rates to generate net revenues equal to at least 110% of maximum annual debt service on outstanding system bonds.

— Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
With nearly 60 murders per day, South Africa has one of the world's highest crime rates, and several of Cape Town's townships are among the areas hardest hit by violent crime.

— Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Researchers examined material imperfections and electrical characteristics that can introduce parasitic effects.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
Galland embellished his ghouls with new characteristics not found in the original Arabic, chiefly the macabre practice of digging up graves to feast on human flesh.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of characteristics

Noun

To ensure top-tier data protection, the whole system is developed and operated under ISO 27001 standards, as per the release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
Bowles distinguished between the legal standards for criminal prosecution and the university’s responsibility to address conduct that could threaten student safety or violate campus regulations.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of standards

Noun

Researchers have not identified which traits make someone more likely to form the antibodies, and Yang said antibody formation has not been linked to other health effects.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
But he’s shown to be a perfect fit in Dan Hurley’s system with many of the same traits as the beloved Huskies’ captain.

— Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of traits

Noun

While reconfiguring bedding and bath areas, sheet walls displaying Threshold and other labels are being redone to showcase the attributes of the different sheets.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
The Rams displayed all those attributes Sunday in a 35-21 victory over the Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of attributes

Noun

For families prioritizing space, practical features, and a more premium cabin without moving into a full-size SUV, this New Atlas writer thinks the new Atlas deserves a place on the shopping list.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
The MacBook screens have always been top-notch, meeting P3 color-gamut standards despite being IPS panels, and some have adopted additional features like True Tone ambient color adjustment.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

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