as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
a list of the chief differentiae between a controlling cult and a legitimate religious sect
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To pick some specific characteristics, no two athletes are going to have identical muscle constructions, bone densities, leg lengths, centres of gravity, tendon strength, foot-size or foot arches.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025 -
Each impart different characteristics due to their distinct wood grain and chemical compositions.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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They are also known for filing lawsuits against government authorities, a trait embodied by Rita Bixby, who filed unsuccessful lawsuits against state entities.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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However, each type of storage has its own unique traits.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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Even name-brand shipyards can skimp on size and, more importantly, the quality of the beds for yachts costing tens of millions.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2025
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To maintain profitability without eroding demand, companies must focus on waste reduction, process optimization and quality improvements, ensuring that efficiency gains offset rising expenses.—
Simon Dae Oong Kim,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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That’s again, current to today’s world and an attribute to Taylor and the way that he’s scripted it.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2025
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Our editors focused on key attributes such as quality, durability, comfort — especially for flying — and portability.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
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After World War II, a neurodegenerative disease that looked just like ALS—though some patients also showed features of Parkinson’s and dementia—surged in Guam, predominantly among the native Chamorro people.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Over-the-air updates and advanced driver assistance features (e.g., Super Cruise available on higher trims).—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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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.—
Daniel Cassady for ARTnews,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
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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
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The group assigned to identify a new home, known as the Sundance Film Festival Location Task Force and was made up of both Sundance staff members and board members, narrowed that list down to 67 cities that met its initial criteria and submitted an RFI.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2025
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Titled Protecting Europe's Essential Societal Functions, the strategy calls for minimum preparedness criteria to be implemented among essential services such as hospitals, schools, transport and telecommunications.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Differentia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differentia. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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