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qualities

noun

plural of quality

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 Iron is long associated with immune support, soda is believed to aid digestion, arsenic is traditionally used to soothe arthritic pain, and lithia is prized for its calming qualities. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026 However, the leap from these qualities to assuming, hyperbolically, that AI will become a competitor, even a predatory species ready to eliminate us, is a fantastical step too far. — Keith Tidman, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026 Perhaps no stock exemplifies these qualities more than Coca-Cola . — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026 However, some mills are using modal for denim fabrics to achieve qualities like super-soft next-to-skin comfort and drape. — Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 In times of volatility, those qualities become even more important. — Steven Boydstun, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 But Eliot also uses free indirect discourse, the technique in which an omniscient narrator adopts the perspective of an individual character, to inhabit Dorothea beyond her surface qualities. — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026 Ambivalence is a story of solitude, patience, and faith—qualities that contemporary culture seems to militate against. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026 Those are qualities attractive to college coaches, some of whom might not honor their promises to freshmen, who are less experienced. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2026

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Noun

New generation capacity, grid reliability and a focus on keeping Arkansas' electricity rates among the lowest in the nation are crucial to the state's future success.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
The report cited the state’s crime rates, senior poverty and health care access among its concerns.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026

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Their experiments examined several characteristics associated with genuine antiferroelectric behavior.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
According to the company, the five-minute flight allowed an initial evaluation of handling qualities, aerodynamic characteristics, and system performance, gathering data to guide the next testing phases.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of characteristics

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This could simplify operations for carriers that operate aircraft with both engine standards.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
The Senate has been addressing this week nominee confirmations and a bipartisan college sports bill to create standards on how athletes are paid, priorities that Republicans warn present poor optics to voters.

— Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of standards

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The early amphibian is described in a study published today in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, and is an example of how some of the classic traits seen in today’s living frogs and salamanders evolved.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026
The traits measure a player’s attitude, toughness, discipline, love for the game and commitment to his teammates.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of traits

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And the sleek Schmiede version encompasses all the Nugget's best attributes – three-room design, available rear toilet and available all-wheel drive.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026
Brands must audit their digital shelf and ensure the attributes AI systems are likely to use are complete and consistent.

— Max Sinclair, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of attributes

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There's also an AI voice assistant for activating in-car features, and a mobile app for remote air conditioning management, charging status monitoring, and automatic parking.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
The final aircraft may keep some of these features, change them substantially or take a different shape altogether.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026

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