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
Modern cultivars can offer the same nostalgic feeling with improved traits, such as enhanced resistance to pests and diseases.
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Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
—Khloe Quill , Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Her signature ultra-thin, arched eyebrows, a style trait belonging to her renowned ’90s aesthetic, were kept intact, while her lips glowed as if they’d been coated in a thin layer of chapstick.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 July 2025
Along those same lines, calling specific traits of genes good, could also cause people to look at other people who don’t have those genes in a lesser light.
—Sonia Thompson, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
—Khloe Quill , Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Her signature ultra-thin, arched eyebrows, a style trait belonging to her renowned ’90s aesthetic, were kept intact, while her lips glowed as if they’d been coated in a thin layer of chapstick.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 July 2025
Along those same lines, calling specific traits of genes good, could also cause people to look at other people who don’t have those genes in a lesser light.
—Sonia Thompson, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trait
Noun
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The Justice Department earlier this month published a list of the nine characteristics of sanctuary jurisdictions.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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Can’t a mother have characteristics outside of that culturally narrowed scope?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Walsh first came to Edinburgh Film Fest with her directorial debut in 2016 and now returns to present the world premiere of her sophomore feature, On the Sea on Saturday.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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The new species was identified by its scale pattern, skeleton, jaws, body proportions and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For the poll, Americans were asked to rank top brands on nine different attributes, including the company's character, culture, ethics, citizenship, vision, growth, trust, trajectory, and its products and services.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Don’t worry, though: All the key attributes are still present, but the designs now have a wider toe area and firmer side panels to prevent warping.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Many of today’s manufacturers are still dealing with fragmented systems, varying machine capabilities and misaligned data quality.—
Bill Rokos,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The theme relies on bold texture and color combinations give apparel heirloom qualities.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Aug. 2025
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Prepare for new attribution models — work with payment providers and data partners to maintain visibility when agents are in the loop.—
Jason Goldberg,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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As scientific methods have advanced, attribution science is another arena of rapid progress.—
Carlos Martinez,
Scientific American,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Trait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trait. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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