trait
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Synonyms
affection, attribute, attribution, character, characteristic, criterion, diagnostic, differentia, feature, fingerprint, hallmark, mark, marker, note, particularity, peculiarity, point, property, quality, specific, stamp, touch
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Mandy Chandler, the head academic coordinator for MSU football, has seen those same traits. — Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press, "MSU player's dad lived secret life as drug dealer. Now he cheers for son from prison," 29 Aug. 2019 Those traits helped Scott forge a $3 billion contract with ESPN and Fox that is praised to this day by industry analysts as the best deal the Pac-12 could have received. — Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, "Pac-12 media strategy: Larry Scott envisions a jackpot, but obstacles loom (in our opinion)," 26 Aug. 2019 Those traits together mean the thin, one-atom-thick sheets of carbon molecules can be applied in lots of ways. — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "Graphene-Coated Fabric Causes Mosquitoes to Buzz Off," 20 Aug. 2019 Our health-care system amplifies those traits, with its emphasis on high-cost and high-intervention care over preventative care and lifestyle changes. — The Atlantic, "The Conversation," 18 Aug. 2019 Those traits are still there, as Harrell and Britt are quick to note. — Tom Green | [email protected], al, "Could Brodarious Hamm be next in line as Auburn’s 6th offensive lineman?," 4 Aug. 2019 Patel said dolphins might have those same five traits. — Author: Jason Bittel, Anchorage Daily News, "Snowball the cockatoo taught himself 14 dance moves, scientists say," 9 July 2019 Those traits might make Harris a candidate who can bridge her party’s left and center, as Clinton once did. — Doyle Mcmanus, latimes.com, "Yes, she stuck it to Biden, but Harris’ positions are tough to pin down," 7 July 2019 And in time, those traits will be selected out of the population. — Brian Resnick, Vox, "One big reason you can’t get rid of cockroaches," 3 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'trait.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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