trait
Example Sentences
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The irony, of course, is that Elmo’s defining trait is that he likes everyone.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
Patchett and her heroine also appear to share this enviable trait: They navigate life with grace, generosity and utter competence.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Fossil evidence helped us resolve a longstanding question, but only modern computing made it possible to narrow thousands of evolutionary scenarios, each informed by trait data for hundreds of species, into a single, coherent story.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
In the aftermath, O'Neill spoke about the character of his players and their ability to dig themselves out of trouble, a trait that might be enough to see them retain their title.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Throughout his employment, Parker’s one distinguishing trait was that of a troublemaker who somehow managed to get away with things.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
Vocabulary lists containing trait
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 6
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