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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
But with the war showing no sign of ending, how long those qualities can keep him in power is an open question.
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
But while this may help some artists, others continue to credit the ineffable qualities of music composition.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
Chapman, who worked long hours debriefing Marquez over the years and shepherded his grand jury testimony, grew emotional while talking about Marquez’s qualities as a wonky engineer who could talk endlessly about the inner workings of the ComEd’s electrical grid.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
There’s a buffet of human corpses, a vampire string quartet and a soprano celebrating the qualities of Viennese blood.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
From there, translate those qualities in a subtle way, through texture, tone, and material rather than literal references.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
Loro Piana’s artisans comb and spin the materials then twist two strands of yarn together in a measured manner, which enhances the innate qualities of each fiber.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
But with those demands, consumers demands may surpass manufacturers’ qualities, leaving consumers searching for the perfect fit.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Yet, the reality is more about structural qualities than personal traits.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
But while this may help some artists, others continue to credit the ineffable qualities of music composition.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
Chapman, who worked long hours debriefing Marquez over the years and shepherded his grand jury testimony, grew emotional while talking about Marquez’s qualities as a wonky engineer who could talk endlessly about the inner workings of the ComEd’s electrical grid.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
There’s a buffet of human corpses, a vampire string quartet and a soprano celebrating the qualities of Viennese blood.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
From there, translate those qualities in a subtle way, through texture, tone, and material rather than literal references.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
Loro Piana’s artisans comb and spin the materials then twist two strands of yarn together in a measured manner, which enhances the innate qualities of each fiber.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
But with those demands, consumers demands may surpass manufacturers’ qualities, leaving consumers searching for the perfect fit.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Yet, the reality is more about structural qualities than personal traits.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualities
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The escalating costs for energy are particularly troubling, as electric rates have increased by 36% for many New Yorkers in the last three years with more increases coming.—
Robert Duffy,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Of Duluth’s 37 census tracts, 13 have childhood EBLL rates higher than the statewide average.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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These characteristics are amplified by Fire, a flamboyant element that represents boldness, passion, and action.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Reliable characteristics in your players.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Department of Homeland Security has said that the facilities meet federal detention standards and undergo regular audits and inspections.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Both the Times of London and the Daily Telegraph reviewed Newman’s book poorly, with an air of anti-woke ennui, accusing her of imposing contemporary moral standards on the vices of the past.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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That fact, plus certain skeletal traits, led some scientists to hypothesize Spinosaurus was fully aquatic, an open-water swimmer and diving pursuit predator in a marine setting.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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That places them within the typical size range for a leaf-toed gecko, but the combination of physical traits — particularly prominent white spikes across a slender body frame — sets them apart visually.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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So, the Olympics has all the attributes of just great drama and story.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Yet, for all Witt’s physical attributes, what impressed the Team USA players most about him was his demeanor.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The brand has done that by bringing its key features—Art Deco architecture, innovative dining, a grand ballroom, the Peacock Alley lounge where guests gather at all times of the day—and infusing them with an unmistakably Japanese spirit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Many families say such features still put too great a burden on parents and teens to ensure a safe online experience and hope the trials could lead to new online safety legislation.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 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 23 Feb. 2026.
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