- plural of trait.
traits
Example Sentences
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Pryor points to behavioral traits including coachability, curiosity, reliability, comfort asking for clarification and the ability to repair a misstep.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
In a telling exchange, Garcia-Navarro asked the mayor about traits that make a good politician, and then she pointed to his smile and innate optimism.
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026
They changed alongside them, developing physical and behavioral traits that made them valuable partners in dramatically different environments and cultures.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
These movements can give cells new traits, making jumping genes an important force in evolutionary change.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
Furthermore, I displayed, or usually displayed, all those traits deemed essential to job readiness: punctuality, cleanliness, cheerfulness, obedience.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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