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something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
the thesis that moral decline is the infallible diagnostic of a decadent society
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Recent Examples of diagnostics
By abandoning standardized diagnostics without a viable replacement, CSU violates that trust.
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Andrea Mays, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026
That model will make everything from advanced specialty care to diagnostics, chemotherapy and follow-up care accessible across rural region regions.
—Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 5 Feb. 2026
The problem is that the line between necessary diagnostics and commercial tracking is often blurry.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Monitoring ethanol at very low concentrations is crucial due to its widespread use in industries, food production, medical diagnostics, and transportation, as well as its volatility and potential health risks.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Attia placed an emphasis on exercise, protein consumption and early diagnostics.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
That includes agents to help marketers generate subscriber offers, customer service representatives improve their troubleshooting, have subscriber questions and interactions directed to the right people, and help field technicians automate diagnostics and optimize installations, among other things.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
If that does not resolve the problem, then your veterinarian might consider taking radiographs or doing an endoscopy of the nose, along with other diagnostics including bloodwork to look for signs of infection.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Faster diagnostics are the new front line For decades, treating bacterial infections has involved a lot of educated guesswork.
—André O. Hudson, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
Andrea Mays, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026
That model will make everything from advanced specialty care to diagnostics, chemotherapy and follow-up care accessible across rural region regions.
—Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 5 Feb. 2026
The problem is that the line between necessary diagnostics and commercial tracking is often blurry.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Monitoring ethanol at very low concentrations is crucial due to its widespread use in industries, food production, medical diagnostics, and transportation, as well as its volatility and potential health risks.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Attia placed an emphasis on exercise, protein consumption and early diagnostics.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
That includes agents to help marketers generate subscriber offers, customer service representatives improve their troubleshooting, have subscriber questions and interactions directed to the right people, and help field technicians automate diagnostics and optimize installations, among other things.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
If that does not resolve the problem, then your veterinarian might consider taking radiographs or doing an endoscopy of the nose, along with other diagnostics including bloodwork to look for signs of infection.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Faster diagnostics are the new front line For decades, treating bacterial infections has involved a lot of educated guesswork.
—André O. Hudson, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnostics
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This perception of tatreez, or traditional Palestinian embroidery, as a type of visual language is widely shared, owing to its intimacy with the land and biographical characteristics.—
Zoe Whitfield,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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In vacating the life prison term in 2024, Cook County Judge Marc Martin found in part that Modrowski had been unfairly portrayed as emotionless and cold during his 1995 trial and sentencing proceedings when the characteristics were likely due to his autism.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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In 2025 alone, the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM) backed 23 foreign features through the incentive scheme, generating more than $165 million in local investment.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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The film marks a buzzy return to the theatrical features for Belgian director and producer Frank Van Passel, best known for Cannes breakout and Oscar entry Mannekin Pis and Villa des Roses, with more recent credits including mystery thriller series Moresnet.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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Personality traits such as mental toughness, discipline, high pain tolerance and persistence may also lead to worsened eating disorder risk and behaviors in athletes.—
Emily Hemendinger,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2026
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Because so many anatomical and physiological traits differ between the two animals, the specific impact of limb mass distribution could not be isolated.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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But with those demands, consumers demands may surpass manufacturers’ qualities, leaving consumers searching for the perfect fit.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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The character of Mandakini required specific qualities that Rajamouli believes Chopra Jonas uniquely possesses.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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Players, within the same age range, can be grouped by physical attributes, play-driving, overall style and production, among other factors.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Without the correct attributes — competitiveness, mindset, IQ, internal drive — Donovan fears a young player could flounder in Chicago.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 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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“Diagnostics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnostics. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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