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 Researchers have not identified which traits make someone more likely to form the antibodies, and Yang said antibody formation has not been linked to other health effects. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026 But he’s shown to be a perfect fit in Dan Hurley’s system with many of the same traits as the beloved Huskies’ captain. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026 Altermagnets are a third fundamental class of magnetic materials that combine traits of both ferromagnets and antiferromagnets. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026 Some 5,000 years ago, China began cultivating roses to produce certain traits, for example, repeat blooming times and different colors. — Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 Those traits have their place and humanity wouldn’t be at the top of a terrifyingly competitive food chain without them. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026 The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including the latest news, events and sights and sounds of the United States. — Kelly McGreal , Isabella Bernabeo, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 The very same traits that can cause internal distress often translate to exceptional skill and performance at work and school. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 Oct. 2026 With Carr, his average physical traits (by NFL QB standards) give pause for thought. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Researchers examined material imperfections and electrical characteristics that can introduce parasitic effects.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
Galland embellished his ghouls with new characteristics not found in the original Arabic, chiefly the macabre practice of digging up graves to feast on human flesh.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of characteristics

Noun

Levy, now 79, credits Cheshire Academy in part with giving him the independence, curiosity and confidence to take chances, all qualities that helped carve his path to success.

— Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026
But in their more than 50 million years on Earth, these maligned creatures have developed some admirable qualities, too.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of qualities

Noun

While reconfiguring bedding and bath areas, sheet walls displaying Threshold and other labels are being redone to showcase the attributes of the different sheets.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
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

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