qualities

noun

plural of quality
1
as in rates
degree of excellence we expect a high quality of service in such a fancy restaurant

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2
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 With a bigger budget from Netflix, Sy and Leterrier leaned further into the show’s superhero-like qualities, expanding its universe beyond the novels of Maurice Leblanc and weaving some futuristic elements. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 The Groove Holds It All Together One of the song’s most compelling qualities is its infectious groove. — David Penn, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026 Daniela Amodei, president and cofounder of Anthropic, has argued that because AI models are already strong at STEM, qualities such as emotional intelligence, communication, and curiosity are now at a premium. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026 Good planning can create housing opportunities without sacrificing the qualities that make Winter Springs a desirable place to live. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 What are the qualities that enabled you to always be on the pulse of what’s happening? — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 The district said Thursday that community engagement sessions will be held to gather feedback on the qualities residents want in the next superintendent. — Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026 Bodily strength, operating as a team rather than as individuals, and instinctively following instructions from a coach or the calls of an umpire—these characteristics reinforced qualities MacArthur wanted in his men. — Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026 And while each of these projects had its own individual qualities, clearly water was a big one. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualities
  1. rates
  2. characteristics
  3. standards
  4. traits
  5. attributes
  6. features
  7. attributions
Noun
  • Advertisement The day after the raid, the Wilder School District reported absent rates soared, with 20% of students absent, according to The Idaho Statesman.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Interestingly, there is no statistically detectable difference in offending rates before college, suggesting the future fraternity members weren’t always fundamentally different in their behavior.
    — Jens Ludwig, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of rates
Noun
  • The challenge is to innovate without abandoning the characteristics customers recognize and appreciate.
    — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The fighter jet integrates low-observable stealth characteristics with advanced sensors, electronic warfare capabilities, and networked information sharing.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of characteristics
Noun
  • Fire Chief Darin Snedeker said a third station is operating below national staffing standards, affecting the district's ability to respond quickly to emergencies.
    — Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • From men wearing pink to push back against the pressures of toxic masculinity to women pushing back against unrealistic body standards, pink has become a color of defiant empathy.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of standards
Noun
  • The PGCs will then be rewritten to add dodo traits, in the same way the gray wolf was edited.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Were the traits that people value – and their underlying mutations – already present in the wild?
    — Ornob Alam, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of traits
Noun
  • Across relevant categories, comparisons and purchase-intent prompts, models will associate certain attributes with your brand.
    — Lora Kratchounova, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Within premium products, there is a focus on longevity attributes in skin care and elegant, sophisticated makeup products among mature middle-class consumers.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of attributes
Noun
  • Last year, Royal Palm underwent a $100 million renovation by new owner Park Hotels and Resorts, updating all guest rooms, adding new dining concepts, and restoring key architectural features.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
  • This week, the Royals unveiled new renderings of what their future stadium in Crown Center will look like, with dramatic plaza entrances and a design that highlights Kansas City’s natural features and surrounding landmarks.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of features
Noun
  • Yet many appeared eager to take Feldstein’s shifting attributions at face value.
    — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
  • In two cases, the publishers added specific attributions, as had been required of Miller’s book.
    — Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of attributions

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“Qualities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualities. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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