as in attribute
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
a genuine respect for one another is one of the most commonly cited attributions of a happily married couple
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Recent Examples of attribution
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence, which in the lead-up to the election made formal attributions of online propaganda campaigns to countries like Iran and Russia, declined to comment.
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Kevin Collier, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Friday’s disclosure follows the ODNI’s public attribution of three other fake videos in recent weeks to Russia.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Earlier this year, Forbes threatened legal action against the AI firm for ripping off its work without attribution.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Oct. 2024
Frank will lead a centralized, cross-platform research and measurement team developing attribution models and analytics that inform and shape future ad innovation.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024
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Kevin Collier, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Friday’s disclosure follows the ODNI’s public attribution of three other fake videos in recent weeks to Russia.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Earlier this year, Forbes threatened legal action against the AI firm for ripping off its work without attribution.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Oct. 2024
Frank will lead a centralized, cross-platform research and measurement team developing attribution models and analytics that inform and shape future ad innovation.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attribution
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Other studies suggest peer support fosters belonging, community, social connectedness, resilience, belief in oneself, hope, and empowerment—all of which can contribute to overall well-being, even if those attributes are harder to measure than clinical symptoms.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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Here are some more advantageous attributes shared by many Sagittarius children.Holly Garcia, Parents, 22 Nov. 2024
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But experts say there are certain characteristics that kids’ favorite toys share.Anna North, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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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
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This spacious rolling duffel is packed with organizational features to maximize precious storage space.Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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Evaluate aspects such as noise levels, internal spaciousness, and modern external features like ice makers and water dispensers.Carly Monardo, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
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The 9-year-old seems to possess that sort of upsetting quality as well.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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That said, the quality and content of each kit can vary considerably.Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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This is different than the traditional DEI training in part because many of these traits are invisible, undisclosed and possibly undiagnosed. 4.Shaun Arora, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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These traits make for an adventurous and outgoing kiddo.Holly Garcia, Parents, 22 Nov. 2024
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The award had been delayed because none of the nominees under consideration in 1921 was found to have met the criteria. 1923: Alice Coachman, the first African American woman to win an Olympic gold medal, was born in Albany, Georgia.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Created in 1952, and named after the legendary filmmaker, the honorary Cecil B. DeMille Award has been given to 69 people who meet the criteria of being the greatest and most iconic Hollywood talents.Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Attribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attribution. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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