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as in rates
degree of excellence
we expect a high quality of service in such a fancy restaurant
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as in characteristics
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
unfailing kindness is one of her many fine qualities
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Recent Examples of qualities
In its 2023 decision, the Supreme Court said nothing stops schools from considering how applicants’ race speaks to broader qualities.
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ABC News, 4 June 2026
Founded by Vania Leles, Vanleles merges cultural significance and its African roots with modern charms and designs, qualities that also evoke Middleton’s approach to her royal wardrobe.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Pyrotechnic spectaculars thrill us with movement, surprise, poignant impermanence — and those qualities distinguish dance, as well.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 4 June 2026
Those qualities could benefit many troops, particularly those deployed in hot climates.
—Paula Chesley, STAT, 3 June 2026
Kiley greatly outraised his opponents on the campaign finance front, and sought to emphasize his qualities as a political moderate who at times broke with the Republican Party.
—Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
There's also the double meaning of Pride, which describes the feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction people get from their achievements or best qualities.
—Allison Hope, Parents, 3 June 2026
These qualities cannot be automated or outsourced.
—Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2026
There’s a good chance that those qualities will still be there for this restart.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
ABC News, 4 June 2026
Founded by Vania Leles, Vanleles merges cultural significance and its African roots with modern charms and designs, qualities that also evoke Middleton’s approach to her royal wardrobe.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Pyrotechnic spectaculars thrill us with movement, surprise, poignant impermanence — and those qualities distinguish dance, as well.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 4 June 2026
Those qualities could benefit many troops, particularly those deployed in hot climates.
—Paula Chesley, STAT, 3 June 2026
Kiley greatly outraised his opponents on the campaign finance front, and sought to emphasize his qualities as a political moderate who at times broke with the Republican Party.
—Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
There's also the double meaning of Pride, which describes the feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction people get from their achievements or best qualities.
—Allison Hope, Parents, 3 June 2026
These qualities cannot be automated or outsourced.
—Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2026
There’s a good chance that those qualities will still be there for this restart.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualities
Noun
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Don’t miss breakfast, which is served in the piano lounge and included in the rates.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The summer crowds begin to disperse, water temperatures remain high and charter rates often become more attractive.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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That creative industry may ultimately become one of LA28's defining characteristics.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Garbett adds other characteristics too.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Noun
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The service Service staff here operate to the highest standards.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In recent months, the scrutiny has expanded, with a new layer of fact-checking and standards installed by corporate.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Most warm weather breeds share unique physical traits that keep them cool in high temperatures.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Barring Bowen, only Tomas Soucek has leadership traits.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Noun
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While Gordon’s successor is unlikely to immediately offer the same end-product pedigree, given the England international scored 17 goals and provided five assists across all competitions in 2025-26, Newcastle hope to bring in an attacker with huge potential and many of the same key attributes.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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He is being schooled by faithful Duncan aka Man-At-Arms (Idris Elba) in all the proper swordplay and other attributes to be a warrior for the Castle Grayskull presided over by his father, King Randor (James Purefoy), and mother (who actually grew up on Earth), Queen Marlena (Charlotte Riley).—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Her face is blank like an unfinished canvas—a pale green surface empty of features.—
Nicole Rudick,
The New York Review of Books,
6 June 2026
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That's evident in aerodynamic features like the front side spoilers, five-position adjustable rear wing, hood duct, and fender ducts.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 06,
New Atlas,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Political discussions on social media are often dominated by competing attributions of more and more insidious motives to people on the other side.—
Mark Schroeder,
The Conversation,
20 Feb. 2026
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This post was corrected on 21 January 2021 to clarify attributions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
12 Jan. 2021
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“Qualities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualities. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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