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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
Clicking into the title will give you even more information, including a blurb about what parents need to know, a breakdown of potential concerns and positive qualities about the book, and reviews from kids.
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Many plants are admired for their striking aesthetic qualities, and flowers such as tulips, lilies, sunflowers, and daisies beautify fields, gardens, windowsills, and bouquets the world over.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
He’s not known for incisive analysis, depth of knowledge or sober judgment — qualities that distinguished most of his predecessors.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
These real accounts gave us a better understanding of the qualities and finishes customers are looking for in best-selling outdoor daybeds.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
But there will be no stopping progress, only a utopian, Fairey-like hope that those who come will be inspired to keep and nurture the magical qualities of the place.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Through it all, the 55-year-old former Fed governor exudes a confidence that is the antithesis of Harry Truman's paradigmatic two-handed economist — qualities that seemed to attract the president and might be essential in his effort to reform the staid Federal Reserve.
—Steve Liesman,matt Peterson, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
The Singapore Sling and the Million Dollar Cocktail are sisters who share the same DNA and many of the same qualities but possess quite different temperaments and have gone on to enjoy different lives.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2026
Artemis is often portrayed as independent, fiercely protective and closely connected to nature — qualities that resonate with NASA's vision for a sustainable lunar program and mission designed to explore uncharted territory.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Cody Godwin, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Many plants are admired for their striking aesthetic qualities, and flowers such as tulips, lilies, sunflowers, and daisies beautify fields, gardens, windowsills, and bouquets the world over.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
He’s not known for incisive analysis, depth of knowledge or sober judgment — qualities that distinguished most of his predecessors.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
These real accounts gave us a better understanding of the qualities and finishes customers are looking for in best-selling outdoor daybeds.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
But there will be no stopping progress, only a utopian, Fairey-like hope that those who come will be inspired to keep and nurture the magical qualities of the place.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Through it all, the 55-year-old former Fed governor exudes a confidence that is the antithesis of Harry Truman's paradigmatic two-handed economist — qualities that seemed to attract the president and might be essential in his effort to reform the staid Federal Reserve.
—Steve Liesman,matt Peterson, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
The Singapore Sling and the Million Dollar Cocktail are sisters who share the same DNA and many of the same qualities but possess quite different temperaments and have gone on to enjoy different lives.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2026
Artemis is often portrayed as independent, fiercely protective and closely connected to nature — qualities that resonate with NASA's vision for a sustainable lunar program and mission designed to explore uncharted territory.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualities
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Others, such as Susan Braverman, also reported feeling stretched thin after being required to work in stressful conditions with higher-than-normal callout rates while not receiving compensation.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those rates apply to bags checked more than 24 hours before departure.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Riboua argued that the Guards’ ideology can be mainly characterized by a pragmatism with hardliner characteristics.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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The interactive Olaf can speak and engage in conversations, and his mannerisms and characteristics are spot on.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2026
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Consumer advocates said the findings support SB 1076, a bill that would require insurers to offer coverage to homeowners who meet state fire safety standards.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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In response, rental companies are implementing stricter cleaning standards, higher security deposits, and more surveillance.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Instilling those traits through hard coaching doesn’t connect directly to how players respond to injuries or how those injuries are treated by training and medical staffs.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Simmons is an intriguing player with a strong draft pedigree and unusual traits.—
Mike Kaye
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Our dynamic modern life demands similar attributes in our clothes.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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Those attributes have led Bank of America analysts to adopt a constructive outlook on CoreWeave over the medium and longer terms.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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Xbox's most helpful features, such as Quick Resume, will work as expected when games are launched from the card.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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The moon will be roughly the size of a basketball in the view of the astronauts, who will examine its surface for color, lighting, rock types and other features.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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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 4 Apr. 2026.
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