as distinct from

phrase

: rather than : and not
The class focuses on U.S. English, as distinct from British English.

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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 Does this reflect a sudden massive increase in the number of Central Michiganders or Peorians wanting to fly in and out of Chicago, as distinct from taking the relatively short trip by road or rail? The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026 Wilhelm framed the company’s approach as distinct from conventional robotics development. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 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 23 Jul. 2026.

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