as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
honesty is one of her defining traits
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Recent Examples of trait
Size isn’t the only standout trait.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
This anatomy features a lower jaw with teeth that protrude out between the upper set—a trait previously only seen in flying pterosaurs, marine ichthyosaurs, and semiaquatic crocodilian predators.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
From telegenic looks to savvy social media, here are the traits that can turn athletes into millionaires.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
Pisces personality traits Pisces are characterized by their creativity and imagination, Walker says.
—Olivia Munson, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
This anatomy features a lower jaw with teeth that protrude out between the upper set—a trait previously only seen in flying pterosaurs, marine ichthyosaurs, and semiaquatic crocodilian predators.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
From telegenic looks to savvy social media, here are the traits that can turn athletes into millionaires.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
Pisces personality traits Pisces are characterized by their creativity and imagination, Walker says.
—Olivia Munson, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trait
Noun
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These characteristics are amplified by Fire, a flamboyant element that represents boldness, passion, and action.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Reliable characteristics in your players.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The car, however, has a feature that automatically turns off the engine after one hour of idling.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Zuckerberg is expected to face questions about what Meta has known about the risks of its platforms for young users, and whether those safety features were sufficient to mitigate them.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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So, the Olympics has all the attributes of just great drama and story.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Yet, for all Witt’s physical attributes, what impressed the Team USA players most about him was his demeanor.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The food and drink The food here is exceptional, and there's a common thread—an obsession with fine quality and maintaining exclusivity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Google Pixel 9a delivers flagship-level performance, terrific camera quality, and long-term software support in a simple and affordable phone.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Under these conditions, reminders of nonhumanness cannot reliably prevent the attribution of understanding, intention, and accountability.—
Deb Roy,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2026
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Founded in 1936, the DGA emerged from concerns over creative control and credit attribution amid the growing power of producers.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Trait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trait. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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