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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Recent Examples of discreteness
There are hints for a discreteness in some approaches to quantum gravity, for example string theory or loop quantum gravity, but the situation is far from clear.
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Quanta Magazine, 18 May 2026
Quanta Magazine, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreteness
Noun
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There's an important distinction between a role being loved by fans and a role being loved by the actress who played her, however.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
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That distinction belonged to William McChesney Martin, who served from 1951 until early 1970.—
Paul Wiseman,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Hertel succeeded former Director Robert Gordon, who resigned and received a $155,000 separation deal.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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News of the separation broke in September, with Kidman filing for divorce by month’s end and the pair reportedly planning on co-parenting classes and submitting a child support worksheet.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
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Other laws in the package limit how Philadelphia police can collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, restrict how the city can collect and use information related to immigration status and strengthen protections against discrimination.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Since the 1960s, this demographic data has been instrumental in spotting patterns of discrimination and supporting civil rights investigations in the workplace.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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“Discreteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreteness. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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