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
Other spider babies balloon with silk too – the trait isn’t unique to Jorō spiders.
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Eva Flowe
june 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Philosophers, theologians and educators have long considered patience an important character trait to cultivate.
—Christian B. Miller, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Anyone in college football capable of those traits?
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
Clarkson now is showing his value hustling for 50-50 balls while no longer being a liability on defense — a trait that’s followed him throughout his career.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 3 June 2026
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Eva Flowe
june 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Philosophers, theologians and educators have long considered patience an important character trait to cultivate.
—Christian B. Miller, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Anyone in college football capable of those traits?
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
Clarkson now is showing his value hustling for 50-50 balls while no longer being a liability on defense — a trait that’s followed him throughout his career.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trait
Noun
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On the other hand, LiPfe orbs don’t reproduce, and reproduction is one of the fundamental characteristics of life.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Her analysis showed that at least a dozen of those fossils displayed characteristics hinting at a novel Tylosaurus species.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
Noun
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For families While this is not a property that leads as family friendly, there are some key features of Equinox Hotel that make the property a nice option for families.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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In 1919, the Scotts Bluff National Monument was established by presidential proclamation, preserving more than 3,000 acres of land deemed important for both its geological features and human history.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Noun
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If those two attributes come attached to a 6-foot-6 frame, even better.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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These attributes have come together to shape a personal injury lawyer who is deeply connected to and invested in his clients and their families.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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That’s where master wood crafter Jon Hartman comes in, creating heirloom-quality furnishing and gifts by upcycling the single-use barrels through his Whiskey Woodcraft program, located in the distillery’s former cooperage.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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How to analyze a poetics of irreverence and improvisation—of life experienced in a perpetual present—without stifling precisely these qualities?—
Joe Dunthorne,
The New York Review of Books,
6 June 2026
Noun
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And although issues of attribution have now largely been settled, there is still an issue with overshadowing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2026
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Transparency mechanisms such as feature attribution logging and traceable alert rationales are becoming standard components in pharmacy AI platforms.—
Ethan Stone
June 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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“Trait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trait. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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