This dog breed has a number of desirable traits.
honesty is one of her defining traits
Recent Examples on the WebThe Pirates of the Caribbean star, 39, revealed that one of her daughters is dyslexic — a trait that Knightley herself shares — while appearing on the Aug. 5 episode of the Ruthie’s Table 4 podcast.—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024 When Vice President Kamala Harris picked Tim Walz as her running mate Tuesday, Democrats were quick to praise the Minnesota governor not just for his policy achievements, but for a more personal trait: his straight-talking, sometimes goofy affability.—Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024 This is about imposing your will on the opponent with aggression and commitment, a previous un-Dolphins-like trait.
2.—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2024 Participate, make a difference and supercharge your day with activities that bring out your best traits.—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for trait
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Word History
Etymology
Middle French, literally, act of drawing, from Latin tractus — more at tract
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