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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
Max’s qualities, as a colleague and friend, were clear for all those who were lucky enough to work with him.
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Guy Davies,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Experts advise looking beyond dominant traits and considering qualities like collaboration and curiosity when identifying future leaders.
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Alyshia Hull,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Williams tested the 200 and gave its filtration system and tangle-resistant design high remarks, and Keong says the new version maintains these qualities plus more.
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Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
Unafraid to call out her blemishes, which are really just her best qualities.
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Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Erin is deeply empathetic and highly perceptive — two qualities that don’t necessarily serve her well on Beechwood Island.
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Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
For over 40 years now, Canadian filmmaker Guy Maddin has made some of the strangest, most beautiful movies in existence, films that replicate the magical qualities of cinema in its infancy, both paying tribute to Maddin’s influences and wryly satirizing them.
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Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
25 June 2026
Sanlorenzo has unveiled the new SL80A, an under-80-foot yacht that distills the brand's historic SL line qualities into a contemporary vessel.
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Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The same qualities show up in nearly every corner of their lives together.
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Guy Davies,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Experts advise looking beyond dominant traits and considering qualities like collaboration and curiosity when identifying future leaders.
—
Alyshia Hull,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Williams tested the 200 and gave its filtration system and tangle-resistant design high remarks, and Keong says the new version maintains these qualities plus more.
—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
Unafraid to call out her blemishes, which are really just her best qualities.
—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Erin is deeply empathetic and highly perceptive — two qualities that don’t necessarily serve her well on Beechwood Island.
—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
For over 40 years now, Canadian filmmaker Guy Maddin has made some of the strangest, most beautiful movies in existence, films that replicate the magical qualities of cinema in its infancy, both paying tribute to Maddin’s influences and wryly satirizing them.
—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
25 June 2026
Sanlorenzo has unveiled the new SL80A, an under-80-foot yacht that distills the brand's historic SL line qualities into a contemporary vessel.
—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The same qualities show up in nearly every corner of their lives together.
—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualities
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These figures mark a clear increase from depressed crossing rates seen during much of the Iran war since its start in late February.
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In a note published Monday, Goldman said investors are increasingly grappling with the risk that rates remain elevated for longer, with markets pricing a wider range of possible policy outcomes.
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Lime Kiln Theater combines all three of those characteristics, offering an annual summer lineup of live performances at its legendary outdoor venue (an old limestone quarry and kiln).
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Continuous review President reviews, according to CSU policy, allow the CSU board of trustees to understand the unique characteristics of each campus, assess their leadership and further the school’s progress.
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The United Kingdom is on course for its sixth prime minister in some seven years, as one political leader after another proves no match for a stubbornly weak economy, which has weighed on incomes and living standards, wearing down the electorate.
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The sheriff said the agency remains committed to transparency, professionalism and ethical standards.
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Low volatility and low correlation are the whole selling point, the two traits that win an asset a place in a diversified portfolio.
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Those traits can certainly be found in the Dolphins’ draft class.
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What are the attributes, skills and qualifications that make this person a superior candidate?
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While a kit’s physical attributes are important for athletes, its appearance is just as significant for fans who sport the jerseys and want to feel connected to their team.
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Other popular dating services aren’t charging for AI matchmaking features.
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.
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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.
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Political discussions on social media are often dominated by competing attributions of more and more insidious motives to people on the other side.
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“Qualities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualities. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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