contradistinguish

Definition of contradistinguishnext

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Verb
  • Interface differences aside, the Approach J1 appears to be fundamentally quite similar to the Approach S44, which was released a year earlier in January 2025.
    Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
  • But that’s largely attributed to the singular genius of coach Bill Belichick, who is famous for his ability to adapt his game plan and players to difference situations each week.
    Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 2 Mar. 2018
Verb
  • These are placed in P6 cell culture dishes and differentiated by an orbital shaker.
    Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Younger siblings often play more dangerous sports, research shows, as a way to differentiate themselves.
    Tim Rohan, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • John Labriola, a lobbyist from Christian Family Coalition — a group that supports the bill — said that despite the fact that religious freedom protections exist, many school districts continue to discriminate against students in the areas of dress code, coursework and bringing a Bible to school.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The researchers also found that voucher programs routinely and systematically discriminate against many students.
    Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Related Stories The film follows the true story of PK, a 23-year-old street artist from India who sets off with a handful of paintbrushes and a second-hand bicycle on a 6,000-mile journey across Europe and Asia to find Lotta, the woman who captured his heart during her visit to India.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
  • For decades, toxic chemicals used in carpet manufacturing have made their way into the local water supply, setting off rounds of accountability hot potato among manufacturers, chemical makers, regulators and local utilities.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Far from passive, quiet leaders actively discern when to speak, ensuring their words carry significant weight and impact through strategic restraint.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • For more than 40 years, their expert guides have led discerning travelers into the heart of Africa’s most remote and unspoiled destinations for truly extraordinary experiences.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Contradistinguish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradistinguish. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.

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