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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In other words, employers are less able to rely on cover letters to differentiate one candidate from the next.

— Christina Wyman, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Bringing these creative brands together, giving producers access to a broader pool of talent, IP and resources, while preserving their independence is what differentiates Mediawan.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of differentiate

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And, how good are plants at discriminating against multiple different strains simultaneously?

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
Waymo sells its service as a remedy for prejudice (because robot drivers won’t discriminate against Black people) and for transit deserts (a claim Uber and Lyft also used to make).

— Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of discriminate

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This is adorned with two oval inlaid embroidery inserts accented with rhinestones and set off by a yellow lining, depicting the encounter between a woman seated in profile and a small Cupid.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Dropping two cylinders and losing almost three liters of displacement means there’s no option for shaking a garage on its foundations or setting off car alarms while waiting for a red light.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 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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