Thesaurus results for TRAITS

traits

noun

plural of trait

as in characteristics

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 traits Warhound wants to improve canine health and longevity alongside traits such as speed, agility, and scent detection. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026 With Carr, his average physical traits (by NFL QB standards) give pause for thought. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026 It is characterized by a distinct group of personality, behavioral and emotional traits. — David Dematteo, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026 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 The team’s brightest moment comes when Olivia realizes that Daisy has incorporated her unique personality traits, like praying repetitiously and loving the musical Annie. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026 Publishers sold albums of facsimile autographs, and the interest developed into the field of graphology, the practice of analyzing a person’s handwriting to purportedly discern personality traits. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026 Not necessarily the Monster of Florence, but a figure with monstrous traits nonetheless. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for traits

Noun

One account describes an unusual encounter that raises questions about the object’s flight characteristics and apparent lack of detectable heat.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Every place has its own unique characteristics and its own unique personality.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of characteristics

Noun

This handsome volume runs through 90 European venues, breaking down their unique features, acoustic qualities and performance histories (recent and not so).

— Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
A lot of CEOs have thrived despite, and sometimes because of, qualities that have been classified as disabilities.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of qualities

Noun

One of Rocky’s most charming attributes, for example, came about because the puppet wasn’t working.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026
Across relevant categories, comparisons and purchase-intent prompts, models will associate certain attributes with your brand.

— Lora Kratchounova, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of attributes

Noun

For families prioritizing space, practical features, and a more premium cabin without moving into a full-size SUV, this New Atlas writer thinks the new Atlas deserves a place on the shopping list.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
The MacBook screens have always been top-notch, meeting P3 color-gamut standards despite being IPS panels, and some have adopted additional features like True Tone ambient color adjustment.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026