qualities

noun

plural of quality
1
as in rates
degree of excellence we expect a high quality of service in such a fancy restaurant

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2
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 Tuesday’s show of appreciation reinforced the importance of civility and respect for public institutions in America — qualities too often lacking in the public square these days. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026 But reflecting on my time on both sides of the table, four qualities stand out to me. — Mary Minno, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026 Yet Huang's long-range strategic vision, unique qualities as a leader and deep connections in the tech world will be hard to replace, Ives emphasized. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026 And many of those qualities directly contrast Wicky’s tactics and identity. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2026 These were good qualities for a field botanist working in the international plant and drug trade. — Literary Hub, 12 Nov. 2026 Their unique qualities and quirks are vital to their success. — Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Nov. 2026 There are few human qualities more admirable than the willingness to risk or even sacrifice one’s own life to protect others. — Connor Okeeffe, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026 Journalists gravitate toward stories in which the subject matter is timely, emotional or full of conflict, because these qualities engage audiences. — Scott Parrott, Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualities
  1. rates
  2. characteristics
  3. standards
  4. traits
  5. attributes
  6. features
  7. attributions
Noun
  • The paper, which was later retracted, helped fuel concerns about the safety of vaccines and drive down vaccination rates.
    — TODD WALLACK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The result depends on the assumption that nuclear reaction rates and neutron decay follow the same scaling as the expansion rate.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of rates
Noun
  • These nonverbal characteristics are important for conveying emotion, and paralyzed people unable to move their facial muscles lose their ability to communicate in this critical dimension.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Kimberly-Clark shares rose on Thursday after the Huggies parent reported better-than-feared third-quarter results, showcasing the defensive characteristics that attracted us to the stock in the first place.
    — Jeff Marks,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of characteristics
Noun
  • In the fall of 2024, NIST finalized its first three (later more) post-quantum cryptographic standards, with a migration roadmap targeting the removal of quantum-vulnerable public-key cryptography from its standards by 2035.
    — Peter Smulovics, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
  • That undisclosed relationship was the reason The Athletic gave for finding her in violation of company standards.
    — Bobby Burack, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of standards
Noun
  • Without those traits, analysts spend more hours cleaning spreadsheets than reading them.
    — Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
  • What blows away everyone who watches Carter are his rare physical traits.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of traits
Noun
  • One of the property’s biggest attributes was a surprising quarter-acre backyard.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • For Brandeis, our ad campaign focused on its core historical attributes of social justice and as a welcoming and safe home for all individuals.
    — Ellis Verdi, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of attributes
Noun
  • Shane Hemphill is a landscape design expert and co-founder of Art of the Yard, a Denver company that specializes in water features and garden landscapes.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Accessibility Public spaces, restaurants, fitness center, spa, pools, and guest rooms with accessibility features are available.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of features
Noun
  • Yet many appeared eager to take Feldstein’s shifting attributions at face value.
    — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
  • In two cases, the publishers added specific attributions, as had been required of Miller’s book.
    — Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of attributions

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“Qualities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualities. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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