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 Meanwhile, Stallone endured an avalanche of rejections from agents who felt his slurry speech and asymmetrical mouth were liabilities — the very traits, of course, that would mark him as an original in a few short years. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 Those details can help scientists trace traits associated with frogs and salamanders much further back in time. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026 It’s centered on Bryant’s pillars of passion, obsession, relentlessness, resilience and fearlessness, core traits that Bowman used to persevere and conquer. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026 Below, Forbes Coaches Council members share some unusual questions to ask and the kinds of traits or behaviors their answers may reveal. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The early amphibian is described in a study published today in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, and is an example of how some of the classic traits seen in today’s living frogs and salamanders evolved. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026 The traits measure a player’s attitude, toughness, discipline, love for the game and commitment to his teammates. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026 One of Mahomes’ many uncanny traits is that this traction and momentum will only feed off itself. — Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026 Other research into how likely an employer is to allow remote and hybrid work arrangements after the pandemic has focused on executives’ traits, such as their age and personalities. — Sebastian Fixson, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026

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Specifically, the one from that parable where six blind men describe a beast based on just one of its characteristics.

— Shane O’Neill, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
That is one of the clearest characteristics of an asset transitioning from a downtrend into an uptrend.

— Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of characteristics

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Meanwhile, keep in mind that needing to update your business systems is a sign the company is growing and becoming more sophisticated—qualities that tend to indicate success and create opportunities for further expansion.

— Nellie Akalp, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
What makes vintage furniture appealing right now Vintage furniture offers qualities beyond simply recreating an older look.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of qualities

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Focus And Discernment Professionals from the private sector who come to the nonprofit sector bring several important skills and attributes, such as a clear focus and discernment that helps avoid mission drift.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Since the 1960s, cesium has been the element of choice, though clocks based on other metals, such as ytterbium or strontium, have been created for their own handy attributes.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of attributes

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There are also some interesting features of the actual delivery of the first two as well.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
In all, 129 features, documentaries and shorts will hit screens inside the Sie FilmCenter, Ellie Caulkins Opera House, MCA Denver at the Holiday Theater, and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026

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