as in characteristics
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 traits
Personality traits such as mental toughness, discipline, high pain tolerance and persistence may also lead to worsened eating disorder risk and behaviors in athletes.
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Emily Hemendinger, The Conversation, 13 Feb. 2026
Because so many anatomical and physiological traits differ between the two animals, the specific impact of limb mass distribution could not be isolated.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
But Mesidor will be 25 when the season starts, and there are teams that would rather bet on traits or a younger prospect.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Despite the subject wearing a mask, Constantine said the footage still reveals identifiable physical traits.
—Stepheny Price , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
According to superstition, a person born in a particular year takes on the traits of that year’s animal.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Minott arrives with a slightly different résumé but similar physical traits.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Yet, the reality is more about structural qualities than personal traits.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
And where did those traits come from?
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
Emily Hemendinger, The Conversation, 13 Feb. 2026
Because so many anatomical and physiological traits differ between the two animals, the specific impact of limb mass distribution could not be isolated.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
But Mesidor will be 25 when the season starts, and there are teams that would rather bet on traits or a younger prospect.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Despite the subject wearing a mask, Constantine said the footage still reveals identifiable physical traits.
—Stepheny Price , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
According to superstition, a person born in a particular year takes on the traits of that year’s animal.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Minott arrives with a slightly different résumé but similar physical traits.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Yet, the reality is more about structural qualities than personal traits.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
And where did those traits come from?
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traits
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The characteristics and size of the small starch clumps could constitute a choking hazard, said Mondelez Global, which owns the brand, particularly in young children and the elderly.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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And each category has different characteristics, so part of the process is to consider how an individual pick fits into its style overall.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
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But with those demands, consumers demands may surpass manufacturers’ qualities, leaving consumers searching for the perfect fit.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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The character of Mandakini required specific qualities that Rajamouli believes Chopra Jonas uniquely possesses.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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But for an unwilling or unprepared person immersed in this place, these attributes can become much more menacing.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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All of these practices are attributes of a uniquely D&D subculture.—
Emily Messina,
The Conversation,
6 Feb. 2026
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The five-star analyst also noted the new features offered by the company, including vector search and application modernization capabilities, which bolster its position to win additional workloads.—
TipRanks,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Seoul, South Korea — Excited young couples roam a bustling convention center trying on baby carriers, testing strollers and learning the latest safety features of car seats.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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This post was corrected on 21 January 2021 to clarify attributions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
12 Jan. 2021
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“Traits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traits. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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