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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
Plus, basil's aromatic qualities can improve the flavor of lettuce.
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Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
These guys have leadership qualities.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Bernthal, who plays Sonny, has his own wayward machismo and hapless sensitivity, the very qualities that made Al Pacino unforgettable in the role of the bungling bandit with a Catholic conscience.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Ingredients that move directly from local sources to the kitchen retain qualities that are often lost in longer supply chains.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Low or no minimum order quantities and speedy fulfillment are the icing on the cake—and those are qualities found in small suppliers, not massive producers.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
Those are qualities Florida needs more of today, and why Gray will be so missed.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Here are heat-tolerant standouts worth knowing, organized around the qualities that matter most to gardeners who want variety, pollinator traffic and a few showpieces that stop visitors in their tracks.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
The healthy qualities of whole foods — like high-fiber apples or asparagus — help promote fullness and are less likely to spike blood sugar.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
These guys have leadership qualities.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Bernthal, who plays Sonny, has his own wayward machismo and hapless sensitivity, the very qualities that made Al Pacino unforgettable in the role of the bungling bandit with a Catholic conscience.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Ingredients that move directly from local sources to the kitchen retain qualities that are often lost in longer supply chains.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Low or no minimum order quantities and speedy fulfillment are the icing on the cake—and those are qualities found in small suppliers, not massive producers.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
Those are qualities Florida needs more of today, and why Gray will be so missed.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Here are heat-tolerant standouts worth knowing, organized around the qualities that matter most to gardeners who want variety, pollinator traffic and a few showpieces that stop visitors in their tracks.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
The healthy qualities of whole foods — like high-fiber apples or asparagus — help promote fullness and are less likely to spike blood sugar.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualities
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The Red Sox have issued eight fewer challenges than any other team, but Alex Cora, who was fired on Saturday, said before his firing that he wasn’t bothered by the low rates.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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And policymakers around the world look likely to hold rates.—
Gabrielle Ng,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Researchers evaluated and recorded the same 28 characteristics for each species based on preexisting data from universities and government agencies, Nunez-Mir said.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Clean-up operations involve experts who calculate the risk of a criticality accident based on the characteristics of the material being moved, Rofer says.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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Some models feature replaceable blades, like the Milk Street Kitchen Precision peeler, which retails for $30, but by peeler standards that’s high.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Accessibility The hotel is fully compliant with ADA standards, and has five accessible Deluxe rooms designed to accommodate guests with limited mobility and disabilities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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The 6-3, 318-pound Hunter has good length (33 1/4-inch arms) but lacks explosive traits, as evidenced by his 21 1/2-inch vertical jump and 8-foot, four-inch broad jump.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Each has versatility and traits the Broncos like.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Find attributes that cannot be taught.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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His physical attributes caught the attention of the Ravens’ front office and scouts, but his relationship with Heap helped drive his quality of character home.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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If your car is equipped with front radar or driver‑assist features, dirt on the sensor or slight misalignment from a parking‑lot bump could also be the culprit.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Mark Schroeder,
The Conversation,
20 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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