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
Hormone therapy triggers the development of physical traits that align with their gender identity, such as breasts or facial hair.
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Maureen Groppe, The Courier-Journal, 3 Dec. 2024
The final result was a much deeper understanding of dinosaurs’ dietary diversity and adaptability—both crucial traits for survival.
—Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024
The internecine hostility also played out in media interviews given by both, becoming one of the trademark traits of Eminem’s public profile during the early years of his career.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 3 Dec. 2024
One sure trait of convertibles is enjoying a vehicle with its top down.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2024
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Maureen Groppe, The Courier-Journal, 3 Dec. 2024
The final result was a much deeper understanding of dinosaurs’ dietary diversity and adaptability—both crucial traits for survival.
—Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024
The internecine hostility also played out in media interviews given by both, becoming one of the trademark traits of Eminem’s public profile during the early years of his career.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 3 Dec. 2024
One sure trait of convertibles is enjoying a vehicle with its top down.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2024
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Nearly a decade ago, a journal called the Numismatic Chronicle published an article analyzing the rare coin’s characteristics—and noting some discrepancies in the alignment of its designs.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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In a letter outlining examples of actors who would fit the characteristics, Carrey — along with Jack Nicholson, Robin Williams and Dustin Hoffman — was mentioned.Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Kids actress also appears in Magic Farm, the sophomore feature of El Planeta filmmaker and performance artist Amalia Ullman.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, experimentation is not just about pushing features faster.Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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First things first, nail down your brand attributes and voice/tone.Nate Roy, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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In fact, Allah is known by several divine attributes, such as Ar-Rahman (the Gracious), Ar-Razzaq (the Provider) and Al-Muqeet (the Sustainer).Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024
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With leading air-roasting machines now in its possession, Escape Cafe can meticulously control roast quality, increase volume, and explore a wider range of flavor profiles all while using 40% less gas per year compared to conventional drum roasting practices.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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At just $36, and with over 1,000 five-star reviews, this quality investment speaks for itself.Christina Shepherd McGuire, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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Quantifying Operational Changes External factors like market conditions or staffing changes may overshadow many incremental efficiency gains, making direct attribution difficult.Dr. Milan Kumar, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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The painting shows an atypically erotic subject for Poussin, which once cast doubt on its attribution.The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Trait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trait. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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