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something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
honesty is one of her defining traits
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Put it all together, and on paper the Eagles have all the traits of a bona fide Super Bowl contender.
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Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
The research discusses specific physiological traits that ameliorate the reproductive success of Tibetan women.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
Toxic traits involve self-centeredness (narcissism), manipulation and exploitation of others (Machiavellianism) and a lack of empathy or remorse (psychopathy).
—Jason Walker, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Like, possibly summoning the actual Satan real, along with revealing some very disturbing traits in Dylan’s crush, Judith (Jessica Treska), and some of the other cool kids at school.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
Your flaws and your strengths are two poles of the same traits.
—Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2024
Genetic insights into human evolution The study also delved into the genetic traits that may have contributed to these women’s adaptation to high-altitude living.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
Screaming and antisocial behavior may not seem like beloved traits, but these penguins are revered in Māori culture as taonga, or treasure, even gracing the country’s $5 bill.
—Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
What makes these crustaceans unique, however, are three specific traits that set them apart from practically every other animal on the planet.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
The research discusses specific physiological traits that ameliorate the reproductive success of Tibetan women.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
Toxic traits involve self-centeredness (narcissism), manipulation and exploitation of others (Machiavellianism) and a lack of empathy or remorse (psychopathy).
—Jason Walker, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Like, possibly summoning the actual Satan real, along with revealing some very disturbing traits in Dylan’s crush, Judith (Jessica Treska), and some of the other cool kids at school.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
Your flaws and your strengths are two poles of the same traits.
—Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2024
Genetic insights into human evolution The study also delved into the genetic traits that may have contributed to these women’s adaptation to high-altitude living.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
Screaming and antisocial behavior may not seem like beloved traits, but these penguins are revered in Māori culture as taonga, or treasure, even gracing the country’s $5 bill.
—Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
What makes these crustaceans unique, however, are three specific traits that set them apart from practically every other animal on the planet.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Traits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traits. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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