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as in rates
degree of excellence
we expect a high quality of service in such a fancy restaurant
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as in characteristics
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
unfailing kindness is one of her many fine qualities
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Recent Examples of qualities
All three qualities are on display in a weekend retreat the firm designed on Shelter Island, a bucolic haven wedged between Long Island’s North and South Forks, just up the road from The Hamptons.
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Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
In his press conferences, the Scot spoke about the different qualities — the speed and direct play — the Englishman brought to the table.
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Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
The track is about cautiously opening yourself up to a new relationship after a painful breakup, finding comfort in someone who appreciates the very qualities a former partner criticized.
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Jane Lacroix,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Instead of looking only for escapements or technical innovation, Newman encourages appreciation of cases, dials, proportions, engraving, and overall design—the same qualities that define today’s most desirable independent watches.
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Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
3 July 2026
If any of these qualities are missing from your relationship, work on adding or restoring them.
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Barton Goldsmith,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
Max’s qualities, as a colleague and friend, were clear for all those who were lucky enough to work with him.
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Guy Davies,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Experts advise looking beyond dominant traits and considering qualities like collaboration and curiosity when identifying future leaders.
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Alyshia Hull,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Unafraid to call out her blemishes, which are really just her best qualities.
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Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
In his press conferences, the Scot spoke about the different qualities — the speed and direct play — the Englishman brought to the table.
—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
The track is about cautiously opening yourself up to a new relationship after a painful breakup, finding comfort in someone who appreciates the very qualities a former partner criticized.
—
Jane Lacroix,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Instead of looking only for escapements or technical innovation, Newman encourages appreciation of cases, dials, proportions, engraving, and overall design—the same qualities that define today’s most desirable independent watches.
—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
3 July 2026
If any of these qualities are missing from your relationship, work on adding or restoring them.
—
Barton Goldsmith,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
Max’s qualities, as a colleague and friend, were clear for all those who were lucky enough to work with him.
—
Guy Davies,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Experts advise looking beyond dominant traits and considering qualities like collaboration and curiosity when identifying future leaders.
—
Alyshia Hull,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Unafraid to call out her blemishes, which are really just her best qualities.
—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualities
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In July 2025, monthly parking rates at the Old Sacramento, Memorial and Tower Bridge garages increased by $10, along with higher half-hour rates, according to previous Bee reporting.
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If internal promotion rates fall and companies lean harder on external senior hires who do not yet exist in sufficient numbers, the warnings from Cortez, DDI, and Korn Ferry will have been correct.
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Due to her limited knowledge of the lore, there were characteristics that guided her transformation.
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Three months later, the Supreme Court voted to allow immigration agents to stop people based on racial or ethnic characteristics while still-ongoing litigation against it proceeded.
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The next step in the process involves the city drafting a redevelopment plan outlining development standards before holding public hearings and seeking additional approvals.
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If an employer chooses to grant recognition, no election takes place, and the parties begin bargaining a contract that sets standards for wages, working conditions and benefits.
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
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Despite numerous myths, a cat's fur color does not impact its personality traits.
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These attributes feel increasingly resonant for the fashion industry, whose demands have only continued to expand due to the churn of seasonal, pre-seasonal, resort, special collaborations, and capsule collections.
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As a 6-foot-6 lefty who can follow a game plan, Peterson has several of the attributes that the Cubs typically look for.
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.
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Organizing Elements To really put your mudroom over the top, consider incorporating features that help make organizing your home easier.
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The work has bounced between several attributions over the years before scholar Giuseppe Porzio identified it as a painting by Glielmo, giving bidders a fresh reason to take notice.
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Political discussions on social media are often dominated by competing attributions of more and more insidious motives to people on the other side.
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“Qualities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualities. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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