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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
Also, research has shown this seasoning has antioxidant qualities.
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Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Reviewers love its texture, temperature-regulating qualities, and its suitability for all seasons.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2025
As with their conversational qualities, the smart home capabilities of both AI bots are likely to develop rapidly.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
And, while their approaches are very different, one thing that Nuno and Postecoglou have in common is an appreciation of a player with versatile qualities.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Versatility may be the scarf’s greatest strength, and for fall, editors and designers toyed with its chameleonic qualities.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
This involves labeling people according to categories that deprive them of positive human qualities.
—Ron Barrett, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
For the Compile capsule, Obana created a reversible version of Baracuta’s G9 jacket, originally engineered for golfers and known for its windproof and waterproof qualities.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
The brand has been praised by those in the know for its minimalist designs, craftsmanship and sustainable practices, qualities that propelled it to become something of a cult brand that boasts a new sale every 10 minutes across the globe in 56 countries.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Reviewers love its texture, temperature-regulating qualities, and its suitability for all seasons.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2025
As with their conversational qualities, the smart home capabilities of both AI bots are likely to develop rapidly.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
And, while their approaches are very different, one thing that Nuno and Postecoglou have in common is an appreciation of a player with versatile qualities.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Versatility may be the scarf’s greatest strength, and for fall, editors and designers toyed with its chameleonic qualities.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
This involves labeling people according to categories that deprive them of positive human qualities.
—Ron Barrett, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
For the Compile capsule, Obana created a reversible version of Baracuta’s G9 jacket, originally engineered for golfers and known for its windproof and waterproof qualities.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
The brand has been praised by those in the know for its minimalist designs, craftsmanship and sustainable practices, qualities that propelled it to become something of a cult brand that boasts a new sale every 10 minutes across the globe in 56 countries.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualities
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JPMorgan upgrades Banc of California to overweight from neutral JPMorgan said the regional bank is best positioned for lower rates.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Trump replaced Kugler with White House economist Stephen Miran, who has echoed the president's call for much lower interest rates.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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As a professor of science education, one of my goals while preparing future teachers is to introduce them to the characteristics of scientific knowledge and how it is developed.—
Ryan Summers,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Typical eldest daughter characteristics include being responsible, independent, empathic, caring, a perfectionist, stressed and anxious, the Cleveland Clinic notes.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Since you’re still considered a federal employee on furlough, any job must fall within the federal government’s standards of ethical conduct and rules.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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And the typical rules of decorum are loosened as a result — at least by golf standards.—
Bob Harkins,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Rose, for example, was picked for two fourballs matches, with his high birdie-rate and standout putting both useful traits for the format.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Taxonomists are instead working to preserve a planetary memory—an archive of life—and to decode which traits help creatures adapt, migrate, or otherwise survive in a rapidly changing climate.—
Marion Renault,
The Atlantic,
29 Sep. 2025
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In addition to its technical performance attributes—including lightness, durability and elasticity comparable to virgin polyamide—Q-Cycle has a lower environmental impact, too.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Programmatic advertising lets buyers target audiences based on demographics, shopping patterns or other attributes.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Monica Hooper is an award-winning features writer specializing in entertainment news for Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.—
Dustin Staggs,
Arkansas Online,
6 Oct. 2025
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The cabin-style home’s external features are just as impressive as what’s inside, too.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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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 7 Oct. 2025.
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