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
Inquisitiveness can be a powerful trait in the workplace, according to communication experts.
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Megan Sauer, CNBC, 1 May 2025
Golden retrievers were bred to gently retrieve game without causing damage, a trait still evident in Maya's unexpected bunny deliveries.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Each accommodation comes with a guide to its artwork, establishing a common trait with the museum below.
—Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2025
Her career as a teacher worked well, Brown believed, because of her core traits.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
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Megan Sauer, CNBC, 1 May 2025
Golden retrievers were bred to gently retrieve game without causing damage, a trait still evident in Maya's unexpected bunny deliveries.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Each accommodation comes with a guide to its artwork, establishing a common trait with the museum below.
—Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2025
Her career as a teacher worked well, Brown believed, because of her core traits.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trait
Noun
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Titan shows all the characteristics of a planet – including rivers, lakes, clouds, rain and even a salty subsurface ocean.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Rebecca’s wholehearted characteristics and attributes connect her to the Water sign Pisces, who takes on problems with others due to their absorbance and empathetic nature.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Expensive Lighting Systems Lighting is one of the best ways to highlight features of your home and improve curb appeal.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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The entry-level Basic package ($17 per month) includes custom domains, SEO tools, and additional design features.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 May 2025
Noun
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The 22-year-old striker is experiencing a difficult second season at the club, yet has the raw attributes to be a good No 9.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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This sort of climate analysis—based on slow changes in animal teeth, as well as their mass and other attributes at a single site—has never been published in the scientific literature.—
Michael Ray Taylor,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 May 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2025
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The moss brings a splash of color that maintains a sophisticated and minimalist quality, while keeping a space from becoming whitewashed.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
14 May 2025
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The attribution graphs revealed a number of hidden issues.—
Paul Smith-Goodson,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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For climate attribution scientists studying how much climate change is to blame for specific events, wildfire disasters are notoriously challenging to untangle, and local nuances are extremely important.—
Evan Bush,
NBC News,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Trait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trait. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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