CONTRADISTINGUISH Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

contradistinguish

verb

Definition of contradistinguish

as in to difference

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These bottles make a strong case that differences in blending, barrel treatment, and proof can yield dramatically different aroma and flavor profiles.

— Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
While every call is different, there are many things that remains the same, including the camaraderie and community and difference their work is making.

— Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026

Definition of difference

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Pools, hot tubs, and in-unit laundry may differentiate some Miami property types, particularly larger homes, although their relationship to revenue can vary across comparable listings and submarkets.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
What differentiates the Museum Voorlinden from other collector museums around the world?

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of differentiate

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However, cells have evolved enzymes that can discriminate between both versions and ensure that only L-tyrosine is used.

— Sajish Mathew, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2026
Balochistan has endured a long-running insurgency by groups that accuse Pakistan of discriminating against the province and exploiting its natural resources.

— MUNIR AHMED, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of discriminate

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Sure enough, Blauvelt's body was found in the basement of the Simpsonville house in a box covered in plywood, setting off a search for her killer that would last years.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
Gates is right that a line was crossed, but nothing followed, because no one had decided in advance what measures crossing it should set off.

— Raj Panjabi, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of set off

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The domestic consumer is discerning and the tourist component robust, too.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
This is to commence with an examination of God as cause, in order, then, to discern the nature of the effect that is the image of God.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of discern

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