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as in described
to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group
how would you characterize the mission of this environmental organization?
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as in distinguished
to be an important feature of
an unsightly rash characterizes chicken pox
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Recent Examples of characterized
He is characterized in the media as a recluse, who likes to bike, and doesn’t smoke, drink, watch TV or listen to the radio.
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Lex Harvey, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The men’s rtw offering is characterized by subtle finishes and relaxed fits.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
Our hope is that information about our project be properly and accurately characterized so that it can be evaluated on its scientific merit.
—Scott Purnell, Baltimore Sun, 9 Dec. 2024
The city’s vibrant street life, characterized by a relaxed yet stylish atmosphere, inspires designers to create collections that reflect the local aesthetic.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
Spinosaurs, meanwhile, were theropods characterized by long, crocodile-like snouts and a distinctive sail on their backs.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Strokes are characterized by sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body, trouble speaking or understanding, confusion, loss of balance, vision problems, or severe headaches with no clear cause.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Graves' Disease Graves' disease, an autoimmune condition characterized by an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), can be associated with polyphagia.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
This syndrome is characterized by constant feelings of hunger, leading to compulsive overeating and obesity without proper intervention and management.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
Lex Harvey, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The men’s rtw offering is characterized by subtle finishes and relaxed fits.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
Our hope is that information about our project be properly and accurately characterized so that it can be evaluated on its scientific merit.
—Scott Purnell, Baltimore Sun, 9 Dec. 2024
The city’s vibrant street life, characterized by a relaxed yet stylish atmosphere, inspires designers to create collections that reflect the local aesthetic.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
Spinosaurs, meanwhile, were theropods characterized by long, crocodile-like snouts and a distinctive sail on their backs.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Strokes are characterized by sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body, trouble speaking or understanding, confusion, loss of balance, vision problems, or severe headaches with no clear cause.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Graves' Disease Graves' disease, an autoimmune condition characterized by an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), can be associated with polyphagia.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
This syndrome is characterized by constant feelings of hunger, leading to compulsive overeating and obesity without proper intervention and management.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for characterized
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The lawsuits described the two companies as each other's biggest head-to-head rivals in many markets — keeping tabs on each other's prices, store hours and quality of products.Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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After being named the winning bidder last month, The Onion CEO Bell Collins briefly described its plans for Infowars in a statement to social media.CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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This second release, produced using copper pot stills and aged in American oak ex-bourbon barrels, is distinguished by its single-year harvest.Rachel King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The label is beloved for its robust offering of polished foundation pieces with ease, all distinguished by premium materials and subtle yet striking details.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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Some 30% of the characters were portrayed as wealthy or upper-middle class.William Earl, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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On Sunday, December 8, five actors who portrayed the fictional McCallister siblings reunited for a meet-and-greet at Pandora's Box Toys & Collectibles in Lafayette, New Jersey.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The kilogram-sized packages were marked with luxury brand names and symbols, including Moet and Louis Vuitton.Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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This year marked a notable reshaping of women’s political influence in the United States and globally.Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This chapter will be defined by bringing the promise of GenAI to life within the enterprise setting.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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How defined are the younger generation’s roles?Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Characterized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/characterized. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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