as in distinction
the state of being kept distinct
the discreteness of the sonnets is given visual emphasis by having each one on a separate page
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Noun
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Qureshi draws a distinction between having a purpose and having a goal.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
30 July 2025 -
The center, just off the 5 freeway on Culver Drive, now has the unique distinction of offering two Japanese grocery stores: Mitsuwa and Tokyo Central.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
28 July 2025
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The split will start in the fourth quarter of this year, when management spins off the advanced materials business, and continue in 2026 with the separation of aerospace, which will leave the automation business as the third public company.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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Her eldest child, who was born when Yang was just 14, is taking the separation particularly hard.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Kimberly Richey, of Texas, to be Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Department of Education The department’s Office for Civil Rights manages policies that prevent discrimination and other policies related to civil rights.—
Ally Goelz,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Well Beings Blog supports the critical health and wellbeing of all individuals, to raise awareness, reduce stigma and discrimination, and change the public discourse.—
Wes Kilgore,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Discreteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreteness. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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