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characterizes

VERB

typify, distinguish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

define describe identify indicate mark outline portray represent symbolize

STRONG

brand constitute delineate designate differentiate discriminate feature individualize individuate inform peg personalize pigeonhole signalize singularize stamp style typecast

WEAK

belong to button down make up peculiarize tab

Antonyms

STRONGEST

confuse

STRONG

mix up

Example Sentences

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“I Shot Andy Warhol” characterizes Solanas in a way that neither the press nor her manifesto could.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

The article characterizes his demeanor as overly restrained and controlled, contrasting his stiff posture and stone-faced expression with the animated gestures and expressions of other candidates.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

What it characterizes, again, completely without precedent, as core powers of the presidency among which it lists pardons.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

"I think what characterizes this moment is that people are afraid."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

There is none of the humor or wordplay or cleverness that characterizes Sesame Street.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell