Synonym Chooser

How is the word property different from other nouns like it?

Some common synonyms of property are attribute, character, and quality. While all these words mean "an intelligible feature by which a thing may be identified," property implies a characteristic that belongs to a thing's essential nature and may be used to describe a type or species.

the property of not conducting heat

Where would attribute be a reasonable alternative to property?

While the synonyms attribute and property are close in meaning, attribute implies a quality ascribed to a thing or a being.

the attributes of a military hero

When is it sensible to use character instead of property?

The words character and property can be used in similar contexts, but character applies to a peculiar and distinctive quality of a thing or a class.

remarks of an unseemly character

When is quality a more appropriate choice than property?

Although the words quality and property have much in common, quality is a general term applicable to any trait or characteristic whether individual or generic.

material with a silky quality

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of property The 2-acre property on Puget Sound's Poverty Bay has mature trees, sweeping lawns, a tiled pool, a large sea-facing terrace, and 140 feet of private shoreline, with shopping and dining nearby. The Week Staff, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024 Cinzano, previously a financier and property developer, has not had the typical artist’s trajectory (and his family lineage is also more glamorous than most — his great-grandfather was a founder of Fiat Automobiles and his family runs the Cinzano wine company). Morgan Meier, Curbed, 12 Nov. 2024 Best Hotels & Resorts Grand Hotel de la Ville Located a 15-minute walk from the historic center in the industrial Barilla Center renovated by Renzo Piano, this modern hotel is one of Parma’s few five-star properties. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024 Fairmont Royal York, one of Toronto’s most iconic properties has been welcoming guests for almost a century, and the hotel is getting ready to transform into a winter wonderland for the holiday season. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for property 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for property
Noun
  • Director Bruce Goodison applies the tension well in the first two thirds of this efficient Shudder release, but then the plot smacks into a dead-end in its final act.
    Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The mechanics of the plot itself don’t quite hold up under scrutiny, which is a shame when the dialogue, performances and filmmaking craft are so tightly woven, moving in perfect sync.
    Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • But experts say there are certain characteristics that kids’ favorite toys share.
    Anna North, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
  • But Americans have long had an outsize risk tolerance, a characteristic that is integral to both the dynamism of the country’s economy and the vibrance of its society.
    Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Hawkins noted that Crain had strep and a urinary tract infection, wrote up a prescription and discharged her.
    Lizzie Presser and Kavitha Surana, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Derek’s oldest son, Dallas, was rushed into emergency surgery at Valley Children’s Healthcare in 2013 because of intestinal malrotation, a potentially life-threatening condition that affected his blood supply and intestinal tract, and spent several weeks there.
    Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Determined to bring Franck back, Elsa begins trying to do the aliens’ bidding, which adds a slight ticking-clock quality to the narrative.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • The JLab Talk Pro is a versatile USB microphone ideal for podcasters and remote workers seeking professional sound quality at an accessible price.
    Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Oakland voters also appeared to be giving the green light to Measure MM, which would establish a $99 annual parcel tax in the Oakland Hills to reduce wildfire risk by thinning brush and trees, increasing fire patrols and using goats to graze overgrown areas.
    Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Perched atop a walled and gated parcel spanning roughly a half-acre in the Hollywood Knolls enclave overlooking Lake Hollywood, the stucco and terracotta-roof structure was originally built in the mid-1930s.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Medina’s early memories of the Northside feature mostly Latino faces.
    Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Saddles in the Hills Another hill-country feature to hunt is the famous saddle, or a low spot between two ridges.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • On the other hand, Harris has a significant edge on many character and personal traits, and her personal popularity ratings are a little better than Trump’s.
    Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Many types of true lilies are classified based on specific traits, such as bloom shape and growth.
    Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Think outside the box and apply discipline and physical attributes to turn your pursuits into something tangible.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Sometimes soccer is as simple as signing a player with the exact attributes to deal with your biggest weakness.
    Steve Price, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024

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“Property.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/property. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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