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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And so that will be an opportunity where our educators can differentiate the supports that are needed for our students.

— Kellye Lynn, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Wendy’s has also historically positioned itself as a higher-quality burger chain, but Wright acknowledged that decisions made in the interest of cost and efficiency had eroded some of the food quality that historically differentiated the brand.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of differentiate

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Trump claimed that Canada discriminates against American exports of autos, alcohol and cheese.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Pointedly, none were discovered according to an agent’s discriminating taste or molded by an editor into a font of commercial storytelling.

— M. C. Mah, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of discriminate

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Damage to the remains could complicate evidence The discovery of human remains that set off a firestorm of questions about a possible link to Guthrie developed during an agonizing, monthslong search for the beloved mother.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
The shooting, which was captured on body camera video, set off protests and calls for justice.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of set off

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In a traditional sense, the Rams’ position battles to settle their eventual 53-man roster aren’t for the starting roles like other teams across the league are using the preseason to discern.

— Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2026
Aside from Big Boi, NYC canine influencer Lumi (@LittleBearLumi on social media) and Dogfish Head founder Sam Calagione will bring their discerning eyes to the judges' table.

— Pat Mueller, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of discern

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