- past tense form of characterize.
- past participle of characterize.
characterized
Example Sentences
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And here in L.A., in a city characterized by its distance, I have, with David, built a close chosen family that supports and fully understands me.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026
During a heat wave, there are three conditions to watch out for: dehydration; heat exhaustion, which can be characterized by headaches and nausea; and the more serious heatstroke.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
The aggregate business is characterized by high local market share, stable pricing, and solid profit margins.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
The artist’s full-length painting of the president embodies the dignity and statesmanship that characterized both the man and the office.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
But I wouldn’t have characterized it as overzealous.”
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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