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trait

noun

ˈtrāt

Definition of trait

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 Rather than exclusively focusing on what’s wrong with our mental health, one approach is to develop skills, traits, and perspectives that can help us. — Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026 Some breeds are deliberately selected for traits that shorten life. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 Cam is a 28-year-old HR coordinator whose defining trait is his passion for puns, which, miraculously, doesn’t turn off either Aneha, a 27-year-old biotech engineer, or Malaine, a 31-year-old portfolio analyst. — Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026 This unique trait has led planetary scientists to hypothesize that the asteroid formed in the frigid outer solar system and migrated inward early in the solar system's history. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trait

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Women’s Health’s guide to hair rollers walks through how roller techniques and hair characteristics affect the finished result.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
To colleagues, Tafoya’s defining characteristic was preparation.

— Rick Maese, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of characteristic

Noun

While the bathrooms in most accommodations feature walk-in showers, a few of the upstairs rooms have bathtubs, making those rooms a good choice for families.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
Introduced for 2024, the Equinox EV combines long range, a smooth ride quality, and a generous list of standard features at an affordable price.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026

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The Rams displayed all those attributes Sunday in a 35-21 victory over the Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
According to the settlement website, eligible class members include anyone who received an inaccurate credit score or credit attribute because of an error in Equifax's Online Modeling System (OMS) that occurred between March 17 and April 8, 2022.

— Brian Sloan,Dan Avery, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of attribute

Noun

The group is looking at deal count, board seats, and deal attribution.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026
The integration also includes direct attribution through measurement firm Kochava, which promises to give studios and advertisers greater visibility into how campaigns and audience engagement translate into ticket sales.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

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