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
Low volatility and low correlation are the whole selling point, the two traits that win an asset a place in a diversified portfolio.
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Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Those traits can certainly be found in the Dolphins’ draft class.
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David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Experts advise looking beyond dominant traits and considering qualities like collaboration and curiosity when identifying future leaders.
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Alyshia Hull,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The game is more about discovering the traits of these unusual flora and fauna.
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Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Drawing parallels between plant breeding and human culture, Burbank saw the environment as a high-stakes arena in which an organism’s positive traits could lift it up, thus proving its fitness compared to its weaker peers.
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The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2026
The physical traits are obvious.
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Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 June 2026
But that only presented more questions because the fossil didn’t show any classic amphibian tadpole traits.
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Sarah Durn,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
The former Kansas quarterback possesses a lot of traits — in terms of size, arm strength and mobility — as Baker Mayfield, who may be a perfect mentor for Daniels.
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Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2026
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Those traits can certainly be found in the Dolphins’ draft class.
—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Experts advise looking beyond dominant traits and considering qualities like collaboration and curiosity when identifying future leaders.
—
Alyshia Hull,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The game is more about discovering the traits of these unusual flora and fauna.
—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Drawing parallels between plant breeding and human culture, Burbank saw the environment as a high-stakes arena in which an organism’s positive traits could lift it up, thus proving its fitness compared to its weaker peers.
—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2026
The physical traits are obvious.
—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 June 2026
But that only presented more questions because the fossil didn’t show any classic amphibian tadpole traits.
—
Sarah Durn,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
The former Kansas quarterback possesses a lot of traits — in terms of size, arm strength and mobility — as Baker Mayfield, who may be a perfect mentor for Daniels.
—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traits
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Lime Kiln Theater combines all three of those characteristics, offering an annual summer lineup of live performances at its legendary outdoor venue (an old limestone quarry and kiln).
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Continuous review President reviews, according to CSU policy, allow the CSU board of trustees to understand the unique characteristics of each campus, assess their leadership and further the school’s progress.
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Max’s qualities, as a colleague and friend, were clear for all those who were lucky enough to work with him.
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Experts advise looking beyond dominant traits and considering qualities like collaboration and curiosity when identifying future leaders.
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What are the attributes, skills and qualifications that make this person a superior candidate?
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While a kit’s physical attributes are important for athletes, its appearance is just as significant for fans who sport the jerseys and want to feel connected to their team.
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Other popular dating services aren’t charging for AI matchmaking features.
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.
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The work has bounced between several attributions over the years before scholar Giuseppe Porzio identified it as a painting by Glielmo, giving bidders a fresh reason to take notice.
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Political discussions on social media are often dominated by competing attributions of more and more insidious motives to people on the other side.
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“Traits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traits. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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