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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Charlotte is considering new electric bike regulations that could restrict where the vehicles are allowed and more clearly differentiate between low-speed and high-speed options that carry greater safety risks.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026
Features that once differentiated a product quickly become industry standards.

— Jessica Wong, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of differentiate

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Following the closures, GLAD Law filed complaints with the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities on behalf of a number of families, claiming the hospitals discriminated against patients based on their gender identity.

— Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
In 2020, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the policy discriminated against Grimm in violation of Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of discriminate

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The heist goes wrong when one sister injures her back and ends up trapped on the second floor, setting off an increasingly frantic bid to get out before the homeowner comes home.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
The death of the youthful, charismatic Kennedy, leaving behind his young family, set off a wave of national mourning.

— Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

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To put the achievement into perspective, the feat is like trying to discern George Washington’s face on a quarter from roughly 74 miles away.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Aug. 2026
Put simply, these toys are the best versions of Shoji Kawamori’s classic mecha designs, being fully transformable, full of diecast, and with impressive articulation; these are very worthwhile purchases for any discerning Macross fan.

— Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of discern

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