as distinct from
idiom
: rather than : and not
The class focuses on U.S. English, as distinct from British English.
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Engage with regulators early to shape laws that recognize HEIs as distinct from mortgages while still protecting consumers.
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Aj Dhaliwal, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Also, by ensuring that college players can’t pursue long-term or indefinite careers in college football, the rules allegedly distinguish college sports as distinct from minor league sports.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 May 2025
This snake, with its unique bimodal color pattern, was identified as distinct from other species in the region.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
Even before the trailer debuted, director Schreier touted the film as distinct from Marvel’s usual fare.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
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Aj Dhaliwal, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Also, by ensuring that college players can’t pursue long-term or indefinite careers in college football, the rules allegedly distinguish college sports as distinct from minor league sports.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 May 2025
This snake, with its unique bimodal color pattern, was identified as distinct from other species in the region.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
Even before the trailer debuted, director Schreier touted the film as distinct from Marvel’s usual fare.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
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“As distinct from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20distinct%20from. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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