- present tense form of characterize (3rd person singular).
characterizes
Example Sentences
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Mr. Baerwald characterizes Ernst as a lonely man of principle amid the violent trends of history.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Griffin’s countersuit claims that the classmate’s lawsuit characterizes her as “a fraud and a thief.”
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026
“Nothing suggested that the project would falsely accuse Ms. Banks of covering up a sexual assault, or being indifferent to what a contestant characterizes as a traumatic experience.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
If one thing characterizes the past few years of major app releases, it’s “features users didn’t ask for.”
From Slate ● Jun. 10, 2026
Averse implies reluc- tance or unwillingness, and usually characterizes a per- son.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
