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characterized by

PREPOSITION
of
Synonyms
WEAK
about appertaining to appropriate to as concerns as regards attributed to away from based on belonging to coming from concerning connected with consisting of containing epithetical going from in reference to in regard to like made from out from out of peculiar to pertaining to proceeding from referring to regarding related to showing

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The 2025-26 Broadway season was characterized by long fallow periods interrupted by an onslaught of eagerly awaited openings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

The sporting-goods company confirmed its outlook for the year but noted that the current environment is characterized by economic challenges and high uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The disease is characterized by abnormally high levels of a type of fat in the blood, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and related conditions.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Meme stocks are typically characterized by high trading volumes and price volatility, often driven by social-media trends.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

You start with an incomplete roster of facts, characterized by their ambiguity; often the problem consists of discovering the connections between unrelated pieces of information.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas