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
Being able to balance it correctly requires specific traits.
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Seth Lederman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
That is especially true of the right of publicity, with NIL as a subset—this right forbids misappropriation of a person’s unique and marketable qualities, including their NIL, signature, voice, nickname or myriad other identifying traits of commercial value.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 May 2026
Until recently, those traits were reserved for humans; and most experienced professionals are missing at least three of them.
—Michele Zanello, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Storytelling would be our baseline and our distinctive trait, our flag and our seal.
—Abraham Jiménez Enoa, The Dial, 19 May 2026
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Seth Lederman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
That is especially true of the right of publicity, with NIL as a subset—this right forbids misappropriation of a person’s unique and marketable qualities, including their NIL, signature, voice, nickname or myriad other identifying traits of commercial value.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 May 2026
Until recently, those traits were reserved for humans; and most experienced professionals are missing at least three of them.
—Michele Zanello, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Storytelling would be our baseline and our distinctive trait, our flag and our seal.
—Abraham Jiménez Enoa, The Dial, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trait
Noun
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Almost all of the bike's riding characteristics can be adjusted to accommodate varying terrain and user preferences.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 May 2026
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The natural curl pattern, graft angle, follicle shape, scalp characteristics, and donor management strategy all play a major role in achieving a successful result.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
Noun
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These features are designed to support a wide range of content creation needs, from interviews and vlogs to documentary and narrative filmmaking.—
Deadline,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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Historic details get the loving restoration treatment, while rooms are filled with vintage finds and new, luxe features.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The other lenses become attributes that inform the analysis without competing to become the headline.—
Maman Ibrahim,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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To come up with its list, World Atlas evaluated towns across the country for attributes such as friendly locals, high community spirit, local institutions (such as staple neighborhood restaurants), and special events, singling out a dozen for their welcoming vibes.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
Noun
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That includes details about industrial operations at the plant and about the quality and frequency of maintenance of the tanks and safety systems.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
24 May 2026
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Key focus areas are preventative care and checks-ups, sports medicine and optimization, aesthetic medicine, and sleep quality, backed up by a hospital’s worth of biohacking and high-tech touchless treatments as well as holistic therapies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Even rough attribution data is far more powerful than no data at all.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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By leveraging creators who speak the specific visual language of niche communities, brands are seeing higher attribution rates and more genuine authority in their recommendations.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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“Trait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trait. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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