as distinct from

idiom

: rather than : and not

The class focuses on U.S. English, as distinct from British English.

Examples of as distinct from in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Much remains unclear, however, with contradictory claims from Israelis and Palestinians about what prompted a stampede around the trucks, the role of Israeli gunfire, and how many people were shot as distinct from being injured by the crush of people. —Jonathan Baran, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024

In her own artwork, as distinct from stage designs for other artists, Devlin often creates temporary sculptures that invite audience participation. —Susannah Gardiner, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2023

Researchers typically consider compassion fatigue as distinct from burnout. —Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 3 Oct. 2023

In any case, two different sources with good access to the Chinese research community told me that the Wuhan C.D.C. (as distinct from the national C.D.C. in Beijing) had no coronavirus research program before the pandemic. —David Quammen, New York Times, 25 July 2023

Know yourself—and others Good social graces also require a sense of the self as distinct from others. —Katherine Harmon Courage, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2015

Know yourself—and others Good social graces also require a sense of the self as distinct from others. —Katherine Harmon Courage, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2015

Many big firms — think EY and KPMG — also conduct audits and advise on their clients’ tax issues, though these services are generally seen as distinct from their consulting work. —Anna Cooban, CNN, 27 Apr. 2023

No one in sales would be so openly indifferent to customer service (as distinct from the actual work). —Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 14 Dec. 2022