qualities

plural of quality

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Recent Examples of qualities This handsome volume runs through 90 European venues, breaking down their unique features, acoustic qualities and performance histories (recent and not so). — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 A lot of CEOs have thrived despite, and sometimes because of, qualities that have been classified as disabilities. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 That’s one of those qualities that really gives the novel a sense of time. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026 Alhambra brings those healing qualities and fresh fragrance into the Cube Spa, which features a seawater pool, two saunas, an ice alcove, and multiple treatment rooms. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026 Marketers have long understood the power of anthropomorphism, our tendency to attribute human qualities and emotions to nonhuman things. — Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 19 Oct. 2026 With a bigger budget from Netflix, Sy and Leterrier leaned further into the show’s superhero-like qualities, expanding its universe beyond the novels of Maurice Leblanc and weaving some futuristic elements. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 The Groove Holds It All Together One of the song’s most compelling qualities is its infectious groove. — David Penn, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026 Good planning can create housing opportunities without sacrificing the qualities that make Winter Springs a desirable place to live. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualities
Noun
  • Advertisement The day after the raid, the Wilder School District reported absent rates soared, with 20% of students absent, according to The Idaho Statesman.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Interestingly, there is no statistically detectable difference in offending rates before college, suggesting the future fraternity members weren’t always fundamentally different in their behavior.
    — Jens Ludwig, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The challenge is to innovate without abandoning the characteristics customers recognize and appreciate.
    — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The fighter jet integrates low-observable stealth characteristics with advanced sensors, electronic warfare capabilities, and networked information sharing.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • As the industry kept growing, Congress added safety, noise and emissions standards to protect the communities living beneath the flight paths.
    — Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Staff are attentive and helpful without being overly formal, delivering the high standards of a larger hotel with the personal touch of a boutique property.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Warhound wants to improve canine health and longevity alongside traits such as speed, agility, and scent detection.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • With Carr, his average physical traits (by NFL QB standards) give pause for thought.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • One of Rocky’s most charming attributes, for example, came about because the puppet wasn’t working.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Across relevant categories, comparisons and purchase-intent prompts, models will associate certain attributes with your brand.
    — Lora Kratchounova, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Last year, Royal Palm underwent a $100 million renovation by new owner Park Hotels and Resorts, updating all guest rooms, adding new dining concepts, and restoring key architectural features.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
  • This week, the Royals unveiled new renderings of what their future stadium in Crown Center will look like, with dramatic plaza entrances and a design that highlights Kansas City’s natural features and surrounding landmarks.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
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

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“Qualities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualities. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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