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characterized

[kar-ik-tuh-rahyzd] / ˈkær ɪk təˌraɪzd /
ADJECTIVE
represented
Synonyms
STRONGEST
defined described expressed pictured
STRONG
delineated drawn illustrated interpreted mirrored personified portrayed revealed sketched symbolized
ADJECTIVE
typed
Synonyms
STRONG
classed classified labeled patterned sorted

Example Sentences

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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

And somehow, a threat like that could make a cop’s behavior more legal and not less, so long as it’s characterized as a “warning.”

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

Moreover, for Aristotle, hubris is not an offense against the gods but is characterized by acts that dishonor other persons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Mark Antony marked the occasion by hosting what might be his final banquet, drinking and feasting in the light-hearted, easy-going manner that characterized more carefree days.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby