as in attribute
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
a genuine respect for one another is one of the most commonly cited attributions of a happily married couple
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Recent Examples of attribution
The smaller figure’s attribution was meant to say Nvidia.
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Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 22 June 2025
With a fresh attribution to the famed British Romantic artist, the painting, now known as The Rising Squall, Hot Wells, from St. Vincent’s Rock, Bristol, is heading back to auction at Sotheby’s, where it is expected to fetch between roughly $270,000 and $400,000 on July 2.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
Especially in performance marketing, where affiliate programs, attribution logic and performance optimization all run on technical fluency and human judgment.
—David Pickard, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
The design also balances user experience with publisher ecosystem health by ensuring clear attribution and driving traffic back to original sources.
—William Jones, USA Today, 28 May 2025
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Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 22 June 2025
With a fresh attribution to the famed British Romantic artist, the painting, now known as The Rising Squall, Hot Wells, from St. Vincent’s Rock, Bristol, is heading back to auction at Sotheby’s, where it is expected to fetch between roughly $270,000 and $400,000 on July 2.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
Especially in performance marketing, where affiliate programs, attribution logic and performance optimization all run on technical fluency and human judgment.
—David Pickard, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
The design also balances user experience with publisher ecosystem health by ensuring clear attribution and driving traffic back to original sources.
—William Jones, USA Today, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attribution
Noun
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In particular, durability was an important attribute, especially since some games are played in downpours, high heat and sub-zero conditions.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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The paternal figure is also known for his adventurous streak, too, all attributes that tie him to Sagittarius.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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There are nearly 50 species of pine trees native to North America with diverse characteristics and growing preferences.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
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That’s why researchers have spent decades trying to use genetics and behavioral characteristics to divide the spectrum into meaningful subtypes.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
10 July 2025
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At 44-feet long, the town's new ladder truck has a compact wheelbase for improved maneuverability— an essential feature for navigating the town’s narrower roads and residential areas, Interim Fire Chief Matthew Lupo explained.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
9 July 2025
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Other notable features include an adjustable strap with a flat buckle and supersoft fabric.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
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These digital employees are property—tools operated by or on behalf of the business entity that deploys them—and the legal and economic relationships around output quality, liability and so on are all assigned to the company.—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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What wasn’t reported was Rivera’s aversion to pitches coming near him, a trait that’s fatal to long-term hitting success.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2025
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This industry-wide trait is also reflected in valuation standards.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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But the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges — the longtime accreditor of Florida’s 40 public universities and colleges — is the only one of the seven southern accreditation agencies that mandate DEI criteria.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 July 2025
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Not so easy, but these four mostly meet the criteria.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
12 July 2025
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“Attribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attribution. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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