Synonym Chooser

How is the word property different from other nouns like it?

Some common synonyms of property are attribute, character, and quality. While all these words mean "an intelligible feature by which a thing may be identified," property implies a characteristic that belongs to a thing's essential nature and may be used to describe a type or species.

the property of not conducting heat

Where would attribute be a reasonable alternative to property?

While the synonyms attribute and property are close in meaning, attribute implies a quality ascribed to a thing or a being.

the attributes of a military hero

When is it sensible to use character instead of property?

The words character and property can be used in similar contexts, but character applies to a peculiar and distinctive quality of a thing or a class.

remarks of an unseemly character

When is quality a more appropriate choice than property?

Although the words quality and property have much in common, quality is a general term applicable to any trait or characteristic whether individual or generic.

material with a silky quality

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of property The property features five distinct bars, a four-star restaurant with a menu built around bourbon pairings, a private golf simulator called Bourbon & Bunkers, a pool, and a wellness program designed to keep guests refreshed and ready for their next bourbon tasting. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025 Lopez purchased a new home near Los Angeles for about $18 million in March 2025, property records show. Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025 However, the property is being sold through an auction conducted by Concierge Auction − a global luxury real estate auction marketplace. Randy Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Sep. 2025 Private property intersperses protected areas. Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 20 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for property
Recent Examples of Synonyms for property
Noun
  • She is swiftly ousted from society, a plot point that came as a shock to Dockery, even if the split from Henry Talbot (a charming Matthew Goode) did not.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Along with the statement and dot plot release, officials will update their forecasts for gross domestic product, unemployment and inflation.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Those are characteristics that are best stated overtly.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Most Playful Night Light This is a night light for kids and adults alike, embodying the charming, playful characteristics of all Dusen Dusen products.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Potentially Prevent UTIs Though more research is needed, some evidence suggests that cranberries may prevent bacteria from sticking to your urinary tract.
    Cynthia Sass, Health, 19 Sep. 2025
  • On the recent season of , newcomer Bozoma Saint John shared her own struggle after the surgical removal of fibroids, which are non-cancerous growths that develop in a woman's reproductive tract.
    Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The stories shared about Beard after his death focused as much on his qualities as a friend as on his skill as a football coach and his efforts to stand by and grow the women’s game.
    Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
    Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Green's Bluff, while expansive, isn't a contiguous land parcel.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 20 Sep. 2025
  • The buildings include two, seven-unit apartment buildings on adjacent parcels with eight one-bedroom, one-bathroom units and six two-bedroom, one-bathroom units.
    Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • These entries, laying out a monthslong plot in excruciating detail, revealed multiple visits to Tops Friendly Markets to survey the store’s layout and analyze a Google graph feature for the location’s busiest times.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Our favorite feature is the lace trim below the knee on the skirt that makes this dress stand out among similar styles.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • On the other hand, balanced searching involves looking for both positive and negative traits for a more complete evaluation.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Still, coaches and teammates in Brooklyn praised his professionalism and defensive energy, two traits that could help him make a case for a limited role.
    Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Both Nomad bikes are perfectly capable analog bikes in their own right, a rare attribute in a market obsessed with offering ever more speed and range.
    William Roberson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Foster self-acceptance by regularly affirming your son’s inherent value, and the value of other young men, irrespective of any kind of achievements, characteristics, and physical attributes.
    Ashleigh N. DeLuca, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Property.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/property. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on property

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!