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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
As evidenced by the number of Red Sox players who made public pleas for him to re-sign at Fenway Fest, those qualities will make Bregman an absolute bargain.
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
The loss goes without saying considering his leadership qualities and stellar play this year.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
If Jerry was the folky psychedelic sage, Weir was the soulful country squire, qualities that carried through the younger Dead-man’s solo albums and band projects beyond the Dead such as Kingfish, Bobby and the Midnites and RatDog.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026
Paigyn is possibly the Taylor Sheridan strawman to end all strawmen, like Piper Perabo’s Yellowstone character with all the annoying qualities pumped up to 100.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 11 Jan. 2026
But there were a few redeemable qualities each had, and Ross should be looking for these traits in all of his candidates.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Silk is known to have great temperature-regulating qualities, so these will lock in the heat during the winter and keep you cool in the summer.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Gemini will resonate with the dualistic and intellectual qualities that unite these two women.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Those two qualities—foresight and care—are what give me hope as the year begins.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
The loss goes without saying considering his leadership qualities and stellar play this year.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
If Jerry was the folky psychedelic sage, Weir was the soulful country squire, qualities that carried through the younger Dead-man’s solo albums and band projects beyond the Dead such as Kingfish, Bobby and the Midnites and RatDog.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026
Paigyn is possibly the Taylor Sheridan strawman to end all strawmen, like Piper Perabo’s Yellowstone character with all the annoying qualities pumped up to 100.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 11 Jan. 2026
But there were a few redeemable qualities each had, and Ross should be looking for these traits in all of his candidates.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Silk is known to have great temperature-regulating qualities, so these will lock in the heat during the winter and keep you cool in the summer.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Gemini will resonate with the dualistic and intellectual qualities that unite these two women.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Those two qualities—foresight and care—are what give me hope as the year begins.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualities
Noun
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This is not always the case, however, as rates, service quality, and coverage features often vary widely.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Participants were generally healthy in midlife, with low rates of diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and stroke, which may have influenced the positive outcomes.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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As such, its defining characteristics are mostly tactile rather than visual.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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But there are other factors that needled their way into the evolutionary development of dormancy characteristics.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Capping those rates could backfire, resulting in significantly stricter lending standards and making credit unavailable to lower-income people or those with lower credit scores.—
Luciana Lopez,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Beyond money, other issues expected to be hammered out in CBA talks include the length of the season, facility and travel standards, retirement benefits and changes to rookie deals.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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What traits, decisions, or misfortunes exceed a person’s jurisdiction?—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
5 Jan. 2026
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The new 2026 version refines those traits but adds a number of performance-enhancing design features.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
5 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, Libra will find that their affinity towards each other is based on their juxtaposing attributes, spiritual connection and attraction.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Mahon ran Channel 4 for eight years and is seen as a savvy political and commercial operator, who is sure-footed under scrutiny — all attributes that would serve her well in the hellfire moments that often come with running the BBC.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
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Products with special features, thoughtful add-ons, and tons of details are hot again in 2026.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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Other features include high ceilings of 9 to 12 feet, modern kitchens and primary bathrooms with double vanities.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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 13 Jan. 2026.
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