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adjective

Synonym Chooser

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
Meanwhile, getting 7–8 hours of quality sleep each night is now recognized as a key part of heart health. Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026 Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism. Helaine Williams, Arkansas Online, 20 June 2026
Adjective
Available in 10 colors, these quality Egyptian sheets are also conveniently anti-pill and won’t shrink in the wash. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026 Byfield, Anderson, Brandt Clarke, and Alex Laferriere are all quality NHL players … who would be great complementary core pieces to the 2-3 superstar level players needed to be a true Cup contender. Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quality
Noun
  • 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.
    Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026
  • The game changer was a move to fermentation in stainless-steel tanks or neutral wood barrels, which imparted fewer oak characteristics to the wines.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Sure, the unemployment rate, but does that really apply to me?
    Rachel Barber, USA Today, 26 June 2026
  • Atlanta’s data center market ended March with a vacancy rate of 1%, a staggeringly low figure in commercial development, according to new data from real estate services firm CBRE.
    Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Educators, administrators, first responders, health care workers and front-line service providers must be required to receive training that promotes cultural understanding and dignity as the principles of service for Muslim and Arab communities.
    Tazheen Nizam, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026
  • It is pursued through courage, determination, and the belief that every person deserves dignity, opportunity, and the right to shape their own future.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • This quiet movie still packs a mighty punch—a timeless lesson in the power of empathy and nobility to melt seemingly insurmountable differences.
    Time, Time, 10 June 2026
  • Despite her lot in life, Sophie is highly educated, speaks fluent French and carries herself with dignified nobility.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 June 2026
Adjective
  • Turkey evened it in the 10th minute with an excellent two-man game from Baris Alper Yilmaz and Güler, the 21-year-old Real Madrid rising star.
    Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
  • The nearby town of Dolores makes an excellent home base.
    Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Opt for these wireless ones with a 50-hour battery life, comfortable padding, and more handy features.
    Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • One of the most distinguishing features of the new planes are the colors painted on its exterior.
    Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin rank among the states with the most jackpot-winning tickets.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • To survive and grow, more wealth management firms are chasing the surging ranks of the extremely wealthy and their more profitable accounts.
    Robert Frank, CNBC, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • Then, as things started to change politically in England, there was the beginning of that feeling of an uprising by the serfs against the aristocracy and the landowners, and this cultural hero rocking the boat and stealing from the rich to give to the poor started to be birthed.
    Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 17 June 2026
  • The Order used to be limited to the aristocracy, but members are now selected from a variety of backgrounds in celebration of their public service, with both men and women welcomed.
    Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026

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“Quality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quality. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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