variants
also diagnostical
as in characteristic
serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group
studies that show that cultural diversity is a diagnostic feature of a thriving city
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as in feature
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
the thesis that moral decline is the infallible diagnostic of a decadent society
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Recent Examples of diagnostic
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
The study found that the technology has improved diagnostic accuracy and patient care.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
During the event, students are tested on real-world HVAC competencies, including system diagnostics, electrical components, safety practices, and installation standards.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
This could enable new approaches in lithium recovery from seawater, removal of heavy metals from drinking water, advanced battery recycling and new diagnostic and sensor technologies.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
The study found that the technology has improved diagnostic accuracy and patient care.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
Research indicates that asset-intensive industries are increasingly investing in connected diagnostics and performance analytics to improve maintenance decision-making and cost predictability.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
During the event, students are tested on real-world HVAC competencies, including system diagnostics, electrical components, safety practices, and installation standards.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnostic
Adjective
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Some had characteristic ticks etched along their outer edges, while others looked like small sticks cut lengthwise, with a flat and a curved side—forms that their makers crafted deliberately to produce random outcomes.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
2 Apr. 2026
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The show is curated by the artist’s daughters, Aiko Cuneo and Addie Lanier, and will feature many characteristic pieces.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Trying to reach for that classic creature feature, Cinemascope, old Hollywood vibe.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s image will be a feature of the exterior of the building, with jumbo video screens showing his face in the footage.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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On this postcard-perfect corner of Canada’s northeastern province of Newfoundland and Labrador that’s slammed by wind and waves, cod-fishing communities hold on to their distinctive settler history.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Hyundai also boasts a distinctive design that sets it apart from other SUVs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Boston closed the first quarter with a 17-4 run, getting quality minutes from its bench quartet of Pritchard, Walsh, Luka Garza and Hugo Gonzalez.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Despite the surveillance video, the case is currently suspended due to a lack of investigative leads, with officers saying the video quality is not clear enough to identify a suspect.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In an at-home experiment, participants completed psychological profiles that measured the strength of their self-control trait.—
Francine Russo,
Scientific American,
28 Mar. 2026
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That trait, mixed with his undying and lifelong love for the organization, can yield very good results.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Food and drink Like everything else at The Rooster, the food has a distinct sense of place but also a cosmopolitan sensibility.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Because of its distinct grooves and marks, the stone piece was believed to be some kind of board game – but obviously no rulebook was dug up to confirm this.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Boasting the complete libraries of MCU and Star Wars are undoubted attributes, but continually giving viewers new episodes of both in the same small stretch of time is an undeniable flex.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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For nearly every sport, there are innate attributes that can give an athlete an edge.—
Namir Khaliq,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Games that still are too typical of the NCAA women’s tournament where the higher seed seldom loses.—
Mac Engel
March 31,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Food and drink At first glance, Harriet’s Rooftop & Lounge seemed like a typical NYC rooftop—the kind of place where views take priority and food is an afterthought.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Diagnostic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnostic. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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