as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
honesty is one of her defining traits
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Recent Examples of trait
The students should be potential leaders who have sustained our democratic way of life and exhibited outstanding citizenship traits.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
Tying human expansion around the world to the emergence and evolution of urban pests like bed bugs can also help pinpoint the traits that co-evolved in both species.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 28 May 2025
The only exception is the Norwegian forest cat, which manifests as orange because of the same genetic trait that causes red hair in humans.
—Jia H. Jung, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
Simultaneously, a telephoto lens zoomed in on my iris, capturing the physical traits within that distinguish me from every other human on Earth.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 27 May 2025
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
Tying human expansion around the world to the emergence and evolution of urban pests like bed bugs can also help pinpoint the traits that co-evolved in both species.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 28 May 2025
The only exception is the Norwegian forest cat, which manifests as orange because of the same genetic trait that causes red hair in humans.
—Jia H. Jung, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
Simultaneously, a telephoto lens zoomed in on my iris, capturing the physical traits within that distinguish me from every other human on Earth.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trait
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North York Moors National Park The low-growing vegetation characteristic of the Moors is gray-green, rust-brown, and even purple in places.—
Mike Nolan,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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From engaging with the rich tradition of equestrian fashion to exploring the nuanced world of Kentucky bourbon and even discovering the unique characteristics of Icelandic horses, Shelby County offers visitors an enriching few days in the Blue Grass State.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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The Jubilee first set sail in 2023, and includes features like IMAX theaters, a rollercoaster, and rope courses, perfect to keep solo travelers and families busy.—
Martie Bowser,
Essence,
22 May 2025
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Mark Monroe directs the feature which will premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 6 before streaming on Netflix June 11.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
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If, through some freaky genetic engineering, a scientist could combine the physical attributes of Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, what might be the result?—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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What's more, fragrance fanatics are more than three times as likely to purchase one linked to emotional attributes and/or memories as described in TikTok videos.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
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At retail price, the MSI Thin gaming laptop is already a good deal, a solid budget model with a nice 144Hz full HD screen, decent build quality and decent components for the price.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
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Analyze responses to pressure and decision-making quality.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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As part of Operation Endgame, BKA’s Stern attribution inherently comes in the context of a multinational law enforcement collaboration.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
31 May 2025
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People are noticing temperatures are getting hotter but don’t always know it is being driven by climate change, said Roop Singh, head of urban and attribution at the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, in a World Weather Attribution statement.—
Isabella O'Malley,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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“Trait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trait. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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