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 Rabe has the physical traits to move quickly through KC’s minor-league system, too. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026 One key theory is neoteny, where domestication selects for juvenile traits like kneading, making cats more tolerant of humans. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Brands should also design according to the land, adapting to local fiber traits, while also designing for disassembly and biodegradability for garments at the end of their lifecycle. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 10 July 2026 The top scorers on those cultural traits are recognized company-wide and put on the walls. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 July 2026 The character traits of the PAW Patrol pups can apply to everyday life. — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 9 July 2026 Scientists also now know that chemical tags on DNA known as epigenetic markers can switch genes on and off, affecting the degree to which genetic traits produce symptoms. — Roxanne Khamsi, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026 The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026 Despite numerous myths, a cat's fur color does not impact its personality traits. — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for traits

Noun

The growth in private credit AUM has attracted capital from a broader range of investors who may not fully appreciate the distinctive risk characteristics of the asset class.

— Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Doubling Atlanta for Savannah was the primary challenge for production designer Jamie Walker McCall, who quickly realized the two cities were very different in their physical characteristics.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 10 July 2026

Definition of characteristics

Noun

But his centre-forward qualities extend beyond pure physical strength, with Merino possessing genuine striker instincts, movement and anticipation.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Schools may soon be the only institution capable of developing these qualities consistently and at scale.

— Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of qualities

Noun

But horns are actually important safety features and, when used properly, can also help keep traffic moving.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 12 July 2026
Hackman Capital’s plan to recoup its investment included continuing to operate Television City as a studio for rent while adding new revenue-generating features.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of features

Noun

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.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
Political discussions on social media are often dominated by competing attributions of more and more insidious motives to people on the other side.

— Mark Schroeder, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2026