One of the distinguishing traits associated with Cooperative Extension work throughout the country is the financial support it receives from every level of government.

A distinguishing physical trait of the prairie dog is the placement of the eyes.

Variations in dining strategies, however, are not always the major distinguishing traits of cichlids.

Pessimism is her distinguishing trait: she worries about many aspects of her work.

This distinguishing trait of his mind was embodied and brought out in his whole life and conduct.

But character has another sense, beyond "distinguishing trait."

Their only distinguishing traits are their long lives and the ability to use magic.

Genes alone cannot account for what a person is, but even the slightest distinguishing traits between people can be attributed to individual genes.

Spider-Man's web-shooters were perhaps his most distinguishing trait, after his costume.