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
Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
The organization helps music industry pros buy health insurance, pay for life-saving diagnostic tests and get dental and vision checkups.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 12 Mar. 2025
That thirst for knowledge has led to a deluge of services that prominently position diagnostics—which can include anything from blood and fecal testing to full-body scans to postural alignment exams—in their approach to keeping people healthier for longer.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 12 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
In addition to advanced radiation therapy, Epic Care offers comprehensive healthcare services, including medical oncology, breast health, primary care, surgery, diagnostic imaging, and genetic counseling.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
The organization helps music industry pros buy health insurance, pay for life-saving diagnostic tests and get dental and vision checkups.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
Now there’s a new wave of companies going deeper on diagnostics, and aiming to build long-standing relationships with the people seeking them out.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 12 Mar. 2025
That thirst for knowledge has led to a deluge of services that prominently position diagnostics—which can include anything from blood and fecal testing to full-body scans to postural alignment exams—in their approach to keeping people healthier for longer.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnostic
Adjective
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Once well enough to speak to Congress the next month, a thinner and wan Reagan acknowledged the thunderous applause from both parties in the chamber and then put everyone at ease with a characteristic anecdote.—
Barbara A. Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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The characteristic rash appears three to five days after the first symptoms.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Adjective
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Follow her on LinkedIn Dr. Yasmine Saad, Founder and Director of Psychological Services Dr. Yasmine Saad is advancing psychological care with her distinctive Inner Message Approach®, which treats emotions as meaningful signals rather than problems to eliminate.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Alongside his wife Doris, Krause spent more than three decades sourcing rare and distinctive set dressing from around the world, curating a collection that remains integral to film and television productions today.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Experts debated the connection, but by 2001 paleontologists uncovered early whale ankle bones that possessed traits only seen among artiodactyls.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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In an era of constant change, global complexity and ever-rising expectations, trust has become the defining trait of exceptional leadership.—
Alejandro Bravo,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Some might offer better support than others or have a more natural resting spot for thumbs, but to greater or lesser extents, a good mouse is sculpted to fit the arch of the typical human hand.—
Matt Kamen,
Wired News,
20 Apr. 2025
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In a typical spring, apply the herbicide in early to mid-April.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Counsell’s decision to hire Quintin Berry away from the Milwaukee Brewers may have taken those attributes to another level.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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An attribute that Buffett considers to be the hallmark of the highest achievers.—
Steve Taplin,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The title drop, when a line of dialogue references the film’s title, is a delicate art with a distinct cult following.—
Donald Liebenson,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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The New Yorker received the National Magazine Award for photography, winning for images illustrating three very distinct stories.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Diagnostic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnostic. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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