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adjective

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How is the word quality different from other nouns like it?

Some common synonyms of quality are attribute, character, and property. While all these words mean "an intelligible feature by which a thing may be identified," quality is a general term applicable to any trait or characteristic whether individual or generic.

material with a silky quality

When is it sensible to use attribute instead of quality?

The synonyms attribute and quality are sometimes interchangeable, but attribute implies a quality ascribed to a thing or a being.

the attributes of a military hero

When is character a more appropriate choice than quality?

The words character and quality can be used in similar contexts, but character applies to a peculiar and distinctive quality of a thing or a class.

remarks of an unseemly character

When could property be used to replace quality?

In some situations, the words property and quality are roughly equivalent. However, property implies a characteristic that belongs to a thing's essential nature and may be used to describe a type or species.

the property of not conducting heat

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of quality
Noun
What to look for in a quality tape dispenser Like with any purchase, the most sustainable option is the one that lasts the longest. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025 For mental stamina, practices like mindfulness, quality sleep, and a strong social network are key. Jakob Roze, Health, 19 June 2025
Adjective
When money becomes cheaper, quality small companies that are already profitable will be able to grow exponentially faster. Gregory Clifford, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 Grants Awarded Armed Services YMCA San Diego: Enhances the lives of military members and their families through supportive programs and the expansion of a new center which will double capacity to affordable and quality childcare and youth programming. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quality
Noun
  • This means the fruit from the seedling will closely resemble that of the parent plant in flavor and other characteristics.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
  • Two other graves, isolated from the rest, show the same characteristics.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • The village also anticipates raising its water rate by 15% for an increase of 99 cents per 100 cubic feet of water.
    Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
  • Things to watch are already 9th in bullpen innings, middle to slightly bottom of the pack in K and BB rates.
    Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • But in a way, that's nothing new; trans people have been fighting for their rights, dignity, and liberation for generations.
    Veralyn Williams, NPR, 25 June 2025
  • Each offering is a place to uplift truth, refuse silence and, through images and words, bear witness to our dignity and power.
    Essence, Essence, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • Valor and nobility were recurring themes in my childhood.
    Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
  • Based in Jaipur for 10 generations, his family has sourced gems for India’s maharajas and nobility for centuries.
    Jill Newman, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
Adjective
  • This would not have been possible without tireless work from our excellent lawyers @TheJusticeDept and our Solicitor General John Sauer.
    Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
  • Along the way, there have been some other expressions as well, including single barrel, barrel-proof whiskeys, a series of excellent cask-strength American single malts, and rye whiskeys made with different grain varietals.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 June 2025
Noun
  • Here are six features to compare and consider in a zero-interest card.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 27 June 2025
  • In fact, 9 in 10 young adults consider the in-car infotainment platform an important feature when making purchasing decisions.
    Jon Kirchner, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • The number of deaths is in keeping with Arkansas' rank among fire deaths nationally.
    Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 30 June 2025
  • Being picked to join the ranks of her dad's alma mater (Bob even appeared on a 1978 episode) was a dream come true, which made being fired from the show her worst nightmare.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • According to Back, this intellectual aristocracy persisted until the dilution of Bloomsbury by new members from outside the family lineage.
    Jenny Noyce, JSTOR Daily, 14 May 2025
  • The landed aristocracy of Great Britain long ago discovered that to be a way to keep their inheritance intact.
    Miami Herasld Archives, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025

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“Quality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quality. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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