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
Rai already possessed a rare tunnel-visioned focus - a trait which enabled him to secure victory at Aronimink - for a player so callow, says Prosser.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
He sets himself apart by focusing on the most fundamental skill in hockey—the one trait that made him invaluable to the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
Who is kind, which is the most dangerous trait of all.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
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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The New SAT: The Language of the Test
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