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as in temperament
one's characteristic attitude or mood
he has a cheerful disposition and is very rarely depressed
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as in inclination
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
a woman with a disposition to fuss about trivial matters
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as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless
we'll have to find some means for the disposition of all of this junk
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as in sequence
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another
planned the disposition of events at her wedding with a precision that military commanders would envy
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as in agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
all that remains is a disposition regarding the custody of the two children
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Recent Examples of disposition
His career is rich with experience in church governance and diplomatic work, and his theological disposition is a bit more conservative than Francis’s, though his engagement with China and its Communist Party is controversial.
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Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
True leadership is not about suppressing challenges with a sunny disposition but embracing them with a clear-eyed perspective that encourages growth and connection.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Luis carried the disposition of a player living and feeling every second of the worst game of his life with a long face and sad eyes at all times.
—Brendan Quinn, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
They would otherwise be returned to the family of the deceased person for final disposition.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
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Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
True leadership is not about suppressing challenges with a sunny disposition but embracing them with a clear-eyed perspective that encourages growth and connection.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Luis carried the disposition of a player living and feeling every second of the worst game of his life with a long face and sad eyes at all times.
—Brendan Quinn, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
They would otherwise be returned to the family of the deceased person for final disposition.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposition
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In some cases, the person may exhibit sudden emotional outbursts or changes in temperament.—
Brigid Dwyer,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2025
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When working out the best option, veterinarian Dr. Maggie Placer, a feline health advocate, owners should think like their cat and consider their temperament and living situation.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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The unusual trajectory aligned the Falcon 9 with a perfectly polar orbit at an inclination of 90 degrees to the equator, bringing the four-person crew directly over the North or South Pole every 45 minutes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 Apr. 2025
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And grant funding has become less reliable as state governments face their own financial challenges while the Trump administration has shown little inclination to aid transit systems.—
Soumya Karlamangla,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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In subsequent months, students who participated in the demonstrations have faced suspension, expulsion and, for some international students, removal from the country.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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On April 15, the American Civil Liberties Union also filed a lawsuit against DoDEA, claiming that the removal of books violated students’ First Amendment Rights.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Okay, wait, after a very long double and triple-crossing sequence…Emily is arrested?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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White’s goal in the 24th minute after a clever attacking sequence ignited the sellout crowd of over 50,000.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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So there’s a mutual agreement between the two, or mutual benefits, that are quite tolerable—or even pleasurable.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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The agency’s chief financial officer, chief of staff, and chief risk officer are reportedly resigning over the agreement as well.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Apr. 2025
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The pause has cooled tempers in the markets, which had seen massive losses prior to the announced 90-day halt on tariffs.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2025
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Begin apologizing profusely to her and your son for losing your temper and saying something so hurtful.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Because some teams, roles and individuals may have natural aptitudes for different setups.—
Eric Hutto,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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And that team happens to desperately need a player like Luka, with not just great basketball aptitude but with presence and personality – star power!—
Mirjam Swanson,
Orange County Register,
6 Mar. 2025
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And with the nuclear sector showing signs of undergoing a renaissance—as countries look to decarbonize energy production and with the tech sector seeking ways to power its electricity-hungry AI systems—the pressure for nuclear-waste disposal is likely to grow.—
Marta Abbà,
Wired News,
23 Apr. 2025
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All season, Wolves wing Donte DiVincenzo has preached the power of having both options at the team’s disposal.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Disposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposition. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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