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contradistinguish

verb

Definition of contradistinguishnext
as in to difference

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contradistinguish
  1. difference
  2. differentiate
  3. discriminate
  4. set off
  5. discern
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • That made sense when foundation models were rapidly differentiating themselves.
    — Samir Dutta, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Cold water and hot rooms alone may not be enough to differentiate new entrants.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of differentiate
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  • Portnoy being blatantly discriminated against for being Jewish was very real.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The foundation was sued earlier this year by an anti-affirmative action group that alleged that Black Caucus scholarships discriminate based on race.
    — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of discriminate
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  • In order to set off a bioweapon, for example, AI models (without people) would somehow have to access sensitive and highly restricted material, enter incredibly sophisticated laboratories, operate this equipment, and determine mechanisms of release.
    — Rumman Chowdhury, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Melius gave it a solid try and had a pretty strong plan to make back his money, winning approval from the Town of Huntington to set off five acres and build 95 condos there, according to a listing from Adam Modlin’s team.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of set off
Verb
  • There are some differences, however, that the usual audience probably could not discern.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Bucatini cacio e pepe would satisfy even discerning Romans, and truffle risotto, osso buco and sole mugnaia round off a dinner that tasted just like nonna made it.
    — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of discern
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“Contradistinguish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradistinguish. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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