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characteristic

[kar-ik-tuh-ris-tik] / ˌkær ɪk təˈrɪs tɪk /




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Characteristic of King, it’s evocative and direct, clever and sharply written.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2023

Characteristic lobed foliage emerges bright green in spring.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 16, 2022

Characteristic of Google, the new campus features some quirky and convenient perks for its workers.

From Washington Post • Jul. 14, 2022

Characteristic smells can help birds recognize places they have visited before.

From Scientific American • Mar. 15, 2022

Characteristic of this disposition was an incident which occurred when he was a child in petticoats.

From The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character by Roby, John




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