variants
also diagnostical
as in characteristic
serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group
studies that show that cultural diversity is a diagnostic feature of a thriving city
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as in feature
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
the thesis that moral decline is the infallible diagnostic of a decadent society
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Recent Examples of diagnostic
Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025
Providing Rapid Diagnosis Of Common Conditions Mobile devices are evolving into personal diagnostic hubs.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 24 Mar. 2025
The company partnered with Think PLC to implement Siemens drives and an automation portal for real-time monitoring, diagnostics, and control.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The Big Story Kennedy bucks CDC on autism The HHS head does not believe the rising rate of autism spectrum disorder is linked to improvements in diagnostic practices, contradicting what the CDC says in a report.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025
Providing Rapid Diagnosis Of Common Conditions Mobile devices are evolving into personal diagnostic hubs.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
Life and into the world of longevity diagnostics came at the right time.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 24 Mar. 2025
The company partnered with Think PLC to implement Siemens drives and an automation portal for real-time monitoring, diagnostics, and control.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnostic
Adjective
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Still, diving is so integral to Jeju’s population that the shortening of words characteristic of the Jeju language is attributed to the need for divers to communicate quickly, according to the new study.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 May 2025
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This is characteristic of the species, researchers said.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2025
Noun
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The Jack Black and Jason Momoa blockbuster A Minecraft Movie is new on digital streaming with bonus features this week.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The Hollywood Reporter can exclusively reveal the first trailer from the feature film debut of Belgian director Valéry Carnoy.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2025
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The moss brings a splash of color that maintains a sophisticated and minimalist quality, while keeping a space from becoming whitewashed.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer that ravages bone, leaving distinctive holes in its wake.—
David Armstrong,
ProPublica,
8 May 2025
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Bottled at 93 proof, Lucky 13 undergoes proofing with Widow Jane’s famous limestone water from Rosendale Mines, giving it a distinctive mineral complexity.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Essential traits of a successful partnership include trust, open communication and aligned objectives.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Evergreen shrubs provide year-round privacy, while deciduous shrubs add ornamental traits such as flowers and fall foliage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Social Security payments are set to go out May 14 – a few days later than is typical.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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However, the typical analyst expects shares to slide from here.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Consider the following attributes – or lack thereof.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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In a number of reviews published Thursday, critics agreed that the film’s cinematography — led by Hutchins and her eventual replacement, Bianca Cline — was its best attribute.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Finding the house was an enormous challenge for McBride and locations manager Kale Murphy; initial candidates weren’t distinct enough from the Gemstones’ other residences, and the search took so long McBride nearly called HBO to request a pause in production.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Joy Division is unique and distinct in their style and sound to be framed as a specific influence on many other artists and songwriters.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
5 May 2025
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“Diagnostic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnostic. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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