Thesaurus results for QUALITIES

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 What are the qualities that enabled you to always be on the pulse of what’s happening? — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Affleck, always at his best in roles that place his all-American alpha qualities under a harsh, sweat-inducing spotlight, has cast himself ideally here. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026 The district said Thursday that community engagement sessions will be held to gather feedback on the qualities residents want in the next superintendent. — Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026 Bodily strength, operating as a team rather than as individuals, and instinctively following instructions from a coach or the calls of an umpire—these characteristics reinforced qualities MacArthur wanted in his men. — Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026 And while each of these projects had its own individual qualities, clearly water was a big one. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026 With all of its forward momentum, Medellín has still managed to hold onto the qualities that residents have always loved about it. — Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 Drawn to the tactile and familiar qualities of paper, Teo uses playful forms and visual metaphors to transform everyday subjects and construct whimsical, imagined worlds. — New York Times Games, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, keep in mind that needing to update your business systems is a sign the company is growing and becoming more sophisticated—qualities that tend to indicate success and create opportunities for further expansion. — Nellie Akalp, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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Noun

The picture could change, however, if higher rates finally begin to inflict significant damage on the economy or financial markets.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026
Aubrey Layne, Sentara’s chief administrative officer, said lower payment rates from government programs — and impending cuts to Medicaid — are forcing the hospital to play hardball with the insurers that are representing employers.

— Bob Herman, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026

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Fully agentic shopping remains a longer-term prospect, and each company has characteristics that could help insulate its business as the technology develops.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
But these trace elements can have an outsize effect on overall stellar characteristics.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of characteristics

Noun

Often, the company sets its standards based on Japan’s service protocol, counter design and product innovation.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
The worst idea is a finalized regulatory rule — rolling back fuel economy standards for automobiles that had been strengthened during the Biden administration.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of standards

Noun

The team’s brightest moment comes when Olivia realizes that Daisy has incorporated her unique personality traits, like praying repetitiously and loving the musical Annie.

— Noel Murray, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
Publishers sold albums of facsimile autographs, and the interest developed into the field of graphology, the practice of analyzing a person’s handwriting to purportedly discern personality traits.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of traits

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Additionally, the Sunshine State wants to limit teens to two hours per day across all apps as well as turning off autoplay and infinite scroll features, among other changes.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
Its slate pairs four features, all set for release in 2027, with three long-form TV dramas at various stages of production.

— Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

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