qualities

plural of quality

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Recent Examples of qualities The Free People One Frida Godet Midiskirt has those same ethereal qualities with a modern twist that feels wearable in everyday life. Tessa Petak, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026 The defining universities of the next generation will demonstrate those same qualities themselves. David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Those are qualities Spytek and head coach Klint Kubiak targeted this offseason. Sam Warren, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 The new formula, which is infused with niacinamide, more vitamins C and B5, and more hyaluronic acid, acts as a solid primer for makeup while offering up more hydrating, nourishing qualities. Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026 Three entry points Visitors have three choices to enter the Okefenokee — the east, west and north entrances, each with its own public amenities and natural qualities. Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026 The entire installment is structured as different types of Emmys bait, with the patriarch and his crew becoming increasingly desperate to rip off the qualities of award-winning shows and finally bring home the coveted gold. Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026 Those qualities are particularly well suited to maximalism and the rising eccentric aunt aesthetic, both of which favor personality, pattern and objects that seem to have a story. Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026 But what most frustrates her is that Calder’s portrayal of Millennial ennui and directionlessness takes those qualities at face value and, in doing so, replicates them. Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualities
Noun
  • With the aim of producing an addition 200,000 degrees beyond the 1 million already projected for 2030, the university set goals to improve its graduation rates.
    Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
  • His 2025 reality included middling separation scores and rates against both man and zone coverage.
    Jake Ciely, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Hoyos said the move was made because Rios Novo, who was Miami’s starter during its MLS Cup championship run, has characteristics that better suit the team’s playing style.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The five points of the star represent the characteristics of a good citizen, which are fortitude, loyalty, righteousness, prudence, and broadmindedness.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • The Pisces Moon in your 7th House of Partnership opposes Venus in Virgo, making another person’s needs hard to ignore while your own standards get louder.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the city will work on outreach to get vacant properties registered while putting together a guide explaining what the standards are for owners.
    Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Getting there defied logic and demanded resilience, traits that have defined this club during a chaotic season.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Leadership Blind Spot Of Identity Lag The traits that make a great leader can also set the stage for physical decline.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • While most conventional theories predict that these stores will not be as successful as hoped, this experiment has never been tried in a place like New York City, which has unique attributes.
    Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The duo are among the side’s most consistent, reliable performers – and both have the attributes to slot in at wingback comfortably.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 28 July 2026
Noun
  • But the current facility lacks features like a gymnasium, an outdoor soccer field and an auditorium, which Stewart said are important for a well-rounded educational environment.
    Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The licensed players and NIL concept revived the college game, but complicated features like this beloved one.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 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 2 Aug. 2026.

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