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
But, according to the Spanish new outlet El Confidencial, experts from Madrid’s Prado Museum studied the work and quickly stripped the picture of its illustrious attribution.
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Daniel Cassady For Artnews, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
Hostile attribution bias refers to the tendency to assume hostile intent in others, which increases the likelihood of responding with anger, defensiveness or aggression.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
This attribution often provides clues about who carried out the attacks and who the attacks targeted.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 11 Mar. 2025
This multi-touch reality demands sophisticated attribution models that can capture both immediate conversions and long-term brand value.
—Scott Sutton, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Daniel Cassady For Artnews, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
Hostile attribution bias refers to the tendency to assume hostile intent in others, which increases the likelihood of responding with anger, defensiveness or aggression.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
This attribution often provides clues about who carried out the attacks and who the attacks targeted.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 11 Mar. 2025
This multi-touch reality demands sophisticated attribution models that can capture both immediate conversions and long-term brand value.
—Scott Sutton, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attribution
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The risk tolerance of an organization will determine the weighting of these attributes or whether they'll simply be ignored.—
Morey Haber,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Now his mental attributes in terms of learning the offense are starting to catch up with his physical gifts.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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Both dimethyl sulfide and dimethyl disulfide, which are part of the same chemical group, have overlapping characteristics, which is why the results can’t definitively differentiate between the two molecules, but future observations might, the study authors said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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This is highly specific work that depends on each plantation's unique characteristics, including location, soil type, and coffee variety.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Going for a cut that accentuates your best facial features and hair texture can be a foolproof way to walk out of the hair salon feeling happy.—
Julie Ricevuto,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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This is a sprawling document of balance changes, quality-of-life tweaks, and major new features.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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For example, a plant may attract the same pests or wind pollination can impact the quality of differing varieties of the same plant.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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What are the most important qualities for the person who replaces outgoing Police Chief Neil Noakes?: 1) Must be willing to listen to the community and take the time to build rapport and trust.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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While the natural traits and intellect of Gates and Allen were crucial for Microsoft’s eventual success, so too was their willingness to learn from an early failure and apply themselves in a new venture.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Language has often been cited as a uniquely human trait in arguments against extending rights to animals.—
David Gruber,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
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The first list, developed in 2023, began with 2,000 U.S.-based companies that fit the overall criteria of having more than $50 million in revenue and reporting their carbon emissions independently.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Advocates have been pushing the state to put in place some criteria or mandates around the review panels.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Attribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attribution. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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