characteristics
Americannoun
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Research shows we are more likely to form connections with people who have similar characteristics and backgrounds to ourselves—a tendency called homophily—and that race is its strongest predictor in America.
From Slate • May 22, 2026
"The geology gives us the age and characteristics of the sedimentary deposits containing the fossils. It is essential for age control."
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
That means it is extremely difficult to predict what characteristics a new plant breed might have.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
“They lack the taste, consistency, and other physical characteristics associated by consumers with certified San Marzano Tomatoes,” the lawsuit states.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Dijksterhuis gave the test to eighty volunteers, flashing the car’s characteristics on a screen in front of them.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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