Thesaurus results for ATTRIBUTION

attribution

noun

ˌa-trə-ˈbyü-shən

as in attribute

something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind a genuine respect for one another is one of the most commonly cited attributions of a happily married couple

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Recent Examples of attribution Collective attribution offers another tool. —

Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026 But Chris’s ambivalence came with attribution. —

Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026 There are also other key caveats to consider, such as a strong dependence on cloud microphysics (given cloud seeding only works on existing clouds), problems with attribution and potential geopolitical and legal issues regarding downwind impacts, Francis said. —

Sam Meredith, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026 For virtually all economists, regardless of their political stripes, this attribution marks a man as an enemy and puts a target on his back. —

Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for attribution

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Cheaper maintenance costs were one of the main selling points of EV ownership in America, but even that positive attribute is more nuanced than car buyers may think.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
That probably helps explain why these parks not only have fan-friendly attributes but also have to pay serious attention to the facilities that players will use.

— Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026