as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
honesty is one of her defining traits
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Recent Examples of trait
Indeed, biologists know far more about how DNA turns into biochemistry and adult traits than engineers understand about how the numbers inside an AI yield cogent conversation and useful behavior.
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Nate Soares, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
All of that, at 6-foot-2, is a strong collection of traits for a young center.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Instead, the Devon fossil had only the last of these traits, lacking both palate teeth and a skull hinge.
—New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2025
This is not a shock, considering all three monetary traits are fundamental to healthy finances.
—Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
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Nate Soares, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
All of that, at 6-foot-2, is a strong collection of traits for a young center.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Instead, the Devon fossil had only the last of these traits, lacking both palate teeth and a skull hinge.
—New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2025
This is not a shock, considering all three monetary traits are fundamental to healthy finances.
—Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trait
Noun
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These characteristics make the merger an almost exact replica of that first, groundbreaking detection from 10 years ago, according to Isi.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Our panel said the leading characteristic of this fish is its robust, punchy flavor and emphasized the anchovies should have a balance of salt and umami.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
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The 2025 Ford Explorer’s welcome new features add function to an already good midsize SUV.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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His killing could become not just a tragedy but a catalyst—an event that radicalizes ever more Americans, less an aberration than a feature of our increasingly perilous national politics.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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The region experienced good air quality today, which should continue into the night.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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When investing in quality bedding, a solid sheet set is an ideal starting point.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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As Meta auto-scales hundreds of permutations, agencies must pivot to narrative strategy and attribution modeling to quantify ROI beyond platform metrics and retain strategic influence.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Most often, in fact, the messages received from mediums were from soldiers, and they were detailed enough to fill entire books which were published under the attribution of the soldier’s name.—
Alice Vernon
September 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Trait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trait. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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