- past participle of characterize.
- past tense form of characterize.
characterized
Example Sentences
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Flops are characterized by “exaggerated and theatrical” movements in an attempt to get a call, according to the NBA.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
It certainly sounds as if something is afoot, which the Times characterized in fairly alarming terms:
From Salon ● Oct. 27, 2026
Tetracyclic triterpenoids are plant chemicals characterized by a structure containing four interconnected rings.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
Ms. James repeatedly characterized the AG office’s approach—or lack thereof—as guided by “compassion towards individuals who are struggling with mental illness.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 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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