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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Editor's note: The attribution in this story was updated to reflect that Stroh is the legal surname of Jordan Stroh Ouellette.
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Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Nov. 2024
This story has been updated to clarify attribution from Crisis Text Line.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2024
During this research, psychologist Fritz Heider discovered that people also make attributions based on a need to maintain self-esteem.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Sep. 2024
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.
—Kevin Collier, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Nov. 2024
This story has been updated to clarify attribution from Crisis Text Line.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2024
During this research, psychologist Fritz Heider discovered that people also make attributions based on a need to maintain self-esteem.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Sep. 2024
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.
—Kevin Collier, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Given Smith’s best attributes — rebounding, defensive versatility and floor spacing — a sudden void the Rockets now had to attempt to fill (in addition to the absences of Tari Eason and Amen Thompson), Houston’s depth would be challenged.Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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However, one of the best attributes of H&R Block’s help tools wasn’t totally working in the preview version: The help section used to update constantly to match the current topic.PCMAG, PCMAG, 2 Jan. 2025
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This process cleans the beans and enhances the coffee’s unique characteristics, contributing to its taste, aroma, and body.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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German Shepherds are considered to be one of the most intelligent dog breeds in the world because of unique characteristics that distinguish them from all other pups.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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But my favorite feature, albeit passive, is the motion sensor.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
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In addition to his feature films, Benegal made significant contributions to television and documentary filmmaking.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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The novel’s enigmatic quality comes in large part from its setting.Christopher Tayler, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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While companies have long struggled to wring value out of their data initiatives, something big has changed in the last two years: Generative AI has spurred greater interest and investment in data quality and broader data capabilities.Randy Bean, Harvard Business Review, 2 Jan. 2025
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With all the negative traits, the Yankees likely don't see him as a fit for their 2025 lineup.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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All of these new chips also prioritize either performance (H and HX series) or efficiency (U series) ahead of AI output, leaving the V series to lead in that specific performance trait with its 48 trillion operations per second (TOPS) rating.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025
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And so, semaglutide does not meet this criterion at its current price.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The process involves reviewing patients’ cases against relevant criteria every handful of days or so to assess if the company will continue paying for treatment, requiring providers and patients to repeatedly defend the need for ongoing care.Maya Miller, ProPublica, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Attribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attribution. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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