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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
Benefits of Almonds for Heart Health While combining dark chocolate and almonds has a positive impact on heart health, each food provides distinct cardioprotective qualities that contribute to these benefits.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
The juries will hate its repetitive qualities, but the public will embrace its deep, profound, abiding grooviness.
—Glen Weldon, NPR, 14 May 2026
There was a time in leaner years when crappie fishing’s sporting qualities were almost lost on me, when a rough day on the water meant more than a bruised ego.
—John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
Finding a dynamic box-to-box midfielder with exceptional passing qualities and the defensive nous to offer a greater shield of protection to the back line is vital, and the safest shortlist would be to include players who already have Premier League experience.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 13 May 2026
But these invisible qualities shape our relationship to the building as much as any of its physical properties.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Lawyers who consistently uphold these qualities play an important role in maintaining the standards and trust that define the field.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 13 May 2026
But for too long, the world has overlooked Indian food because of these very qualities.
—Vikas Khanna, Time, 13 May 2026
These qualities of the work constitute its feminist vocabulary that is radical in the true sense of the word.
—Caroline Lillian Schopp, Artforum, 13 May 2026
Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
The juries will hate its repetitive qualities, but the public will embrace its deep, profound, abiding grooviness.
—Glen Weldon, NPR, 14 May 2026
There was a time in leaner years when crappie fishing’s sporting qualities were almost lost on me, when a rough day on the water meant more than a bruised ego.
—John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
Finding a dynamic box-to-box midfielder with exceptional passing qualities and the defensive nous to offer a greater shield of protection to the back line is vital, and the safest shortlist would be to include players who already have Premier League experience.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 13 May 2026
But these invisible qualities shape our relationship to the building as much as any of its physical properties.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Lawyers who consistently uphold these qualities play an important role in maintaining the standards and trust that define the field.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 13 May 2026
But for too long, the world has overlooked Indian food because of these very qualities.
—Vikas Khanna, Time, 13 May 2026
These qualities of the work constitute its feminist vocabulary that is radical in the true sense of the word.
—Caroline Lillian Schopp, Artforum, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualities
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Some income and sales tax rates could even be lowered.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Rainfall rates from the storm are expected to be between 1 and 3 inches an hour, with the strongest storms passing through in the evening and overnight.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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For decades, scientists debated whether these characteristics were primitive leftovers or later evolutionary reversals and this new research leans toward the first explanation.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Each type of light fixture forms the same general structure, but with individual characteristics informed by the mercurial nature of glass.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
23 May 2026
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The defense called just one witness – an expert in education administration and school safety who testified Parker did not breach professional standards or act with indifference.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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On top of misquoting statutes and misrepresenting legal standards, the filing also made broad claims about what constitutes doxing without citing a single case to support their stance.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
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Researchers from Fukushima University and Hirosaki University analyzed DNA samples from the mutant animals and discovered that the offspring inherited key reproductive traits from domestic pigs.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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The Lego form allows other versions of these characters to be brought together and for their unifying personality and traits to come out.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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The fabric itself feels thick and slightly suctioning, working with the body rather than suppressing your best attributes.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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To come up with its list, World Atlas evaluated towns across the country for attributes such as friendly locals, high community spirit, local institutions (such as staple neighborhood restaurants), and special events, singling out a dozen for their welcoming vibes.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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Rather than targeting flavors, the FDA said its new enforcement approach will focus on vapes with specific youth-appealing features, such as designs that resemble children’s toys.—
Matthew Perrone,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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They're designed with races in mind and lack many safety features that come with passenger cars built by automakers for typical driving.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
23 May 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 25 May. 2026.
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