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
That trait – humility – came up across multiple conversations.
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Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Artists can be complicated, selfish people, and substance abuse exacerbates these traits for many of them.
—Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Falk, who died in 2011 at the age of 83, per The New York Times, famously had a glass eye, which became a signature trait of his detective character.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Evergreen shrubs provide year-round privacy, while deciduous shrubs commonly offer interesting ornamental traits such as flowers, fall foliage, or berries.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
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Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Artists can be complicated, selfish people, and substance abuse exacerbates these traits for many of them.
—Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Falk, who died in 2011 at the age of 83, per The New York Times, famously had a glass eye, which became a signature trait of his detective character.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Evergreen shrubs provide year-round privacy, while deciduous shrubs commonly offer interesting ornamental traits such as flowers, fall foliage, or berries.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trait
Noun
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Almost all of the bike's riding characteristics can be adjusted to accommodate varying terrain and user preferences.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 May 2026
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The natural curl pattern, graft angle, follicle shape, scalp characteristics, and donor management strategy all play a major role in achieving a successful result.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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These features are designed to support a wide range of content creation needs, from interviews and vlogs to documentary and narrative filmmaking.—
Deadline,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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Historic details get the loving restoration treatment, while rooms are filled with vintage finds and new, luxe features.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The other lenses become attributes that inform the analysis without competing to become the headline.—
Maman Ibrahim,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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To come up with its list, World Atlas evaluated towns across the country for attributes such as friendly locals, high community spirit, local institutions (such as staple neighborhood restaurants), and special events, singling out a dozen for their welcoming vibes.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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That is Romeo Lavia’s best quality in midfield, while Moises Caicedo, Andrey Santos and Enzo Fernandez can all see and play vertical passes into the final third — though the latter may well be better utilised as one of the No 10s.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Communication happens through a private Slack channel with the client's dedicated attorney, and AI tools are used to control quality and speed, while a human lawyer remains responsible for every deliverable.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Even rough attribution data is far more powerful than no data at all.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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By leveraging creators who speak the specific visual language of niche communities, brands are seeing higher attribution rates and more genuine authority in their recommendations.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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“Trait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trait. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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