as distinct from

phrase

: rather than : and not
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Smith-Stewart sees New Haven as distinct from some of the other Connecticut communities that have attracted artists. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 Aug. 2026 The ruling Beijing-skeptic Democratic Progressive Party, or DPP, sees Taiwan’s future as distinct from China’s and has prioritized building trade and other unofficial ties with Asian neighbors. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Aug. 2026 Mama Bee sees herself as distinct from these kinds of creators. — Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026 Kuku is positioning it as a genre first for Indian cinema, with the theatrical setting central to its strategy – the company sees the communal big-screen experience as distinct from, rather than an extension of, its existing digital offerings. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as distinct from

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“As distinct from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20distinct%20from. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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