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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
But with those demands, consumers demands may surpass manufacturers’ qualities, leaving consumers searching for the perfect fit.
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Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The character of Mandakini required specific qualities that Rajamouli believes Chopra Jonas uniquely possesses.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
Yet, the reality is more about structural qualities than personal traits.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Instead, those very qualities are now under strain.
—Sam Mkokeli, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Next, qualities of the snowpack, such as depth, density and temperature, must be considered.
—Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Republican confidence in other qualities, like acting ethically in office and respecting the country's democratic values, has declined since last February, according to Pew.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
None of this would matter if not for the feeling that something is being lost in this process — top-level K-pop sacrificing its signature qualities for the sake of broader acceptance.
—Sheldon Pearce, NPR, 29 Jan. 2026
That’s on top of the same blend of delightful qualities as its less-powerful siblings and still can be had well-equipped for under $150,000.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The character of Mandakini required specific qualities that Rajamouli believes Chopra Jonas uniquely possesses.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
Yet, the reality is more about structural qualities than personal traits.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Instead, those very qualities are now under strain.
—Sam Mkokeli, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Next, qualities of the snowpack, such as depth, density and temperature, must be considered.
—Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Republican confidence in other qualities, like acting ethically in office and respecting the country's democratic values, has declined since last February, according to Pew.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
None of this would matter if not for the feeling that something is being lost in this process — top-level K-pop sacrificing its signature qualities for the sake of broader acceptance.
—Sheldon Pearce, NPR, 29 Jan. 2026
That’s on top of the same blend of delightful qualities as its less-powerful siblings and still can be had well-equipped for under $150,000.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualities
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The world needs lithium at higher rates than ever before.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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At the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, warm temperatures were blamed in part for high crash and injury rates.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The characteristics and size of the small starch clumps could constitute a choking hazard, said Mondelez Global, which owns the brand, particularly in young children and the elderly.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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And each category has different characteristics, so part of the process is to consider how an individual pick fits into its style overall.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
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The surveys show widespread skepticism that governments can really fix problems like the affordability crisis, rising inequality, declining upward mobility, and stagnating or declining living standards.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Tesla’s questionable qualifications To qualify for a voucher, manufacturers must obtain a zero-emission powertrain certification showing the vehicle meets certain performance standards.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Personality traits such as mental toughness, discipline, high pain tolerance and persistence may also lead to worsened eating disorder risk and behaviors in athletes.—
Emily Hemendinger,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2026
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Because so many anatomical and physiological traits differ between the two animals, the specific impact of limb mass distribution could not be isolated.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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But for an unwilling or unprepared person immersed in this place, these attributes can become much more menacing.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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All of these practices are attributes of a uniquely D&D subculture.—
Emily Messina,
The Conversation,
6 Feb. 2026
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The five-star analyst also noted the new features offered by the company, including vector search and application modernization capabilities, which bolster its position to win additional workloads.—
TipRanks,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Seoul, South Korea — Excited young couples roam a bustling convention center trying on baby carriers, testing strollers and learning the latest safety features of car seats.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 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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