contradistinguishing

Definition of contradistinguishingnext
present participle of contradistinguish

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contradistinguishing
Verb
  • Writers nominated restaurants from across the country, and a team of editors with discriminating taste whittled them down to 39.
    Liz Johnson, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
  • In 2023, an ordinance banned landlords from discriminating against prospective tenants based on their source of income.
    Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Large and boutique operators alike are differentiating themselves through modern design, personalization, and luxe amenities aimed at an increasingly discerning clientele.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Johnson shares the goal of differentiating local police from federal agents and said Police Chief Jeffrey Norman agrees with him.
    Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The level of supervision gives parents a chance to rest easy, knowing that their kids are in good hands.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Typical zero-knowledge proofs require a demonstration of how to build what’s called a simulator, which can re-create the steps of the proof without actually knowing the secret solution.
    Peter Hall, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • An iconic house built in 1963 by renowned architect John Harvey Carter is available off market, offering discerning buyers a rare chance to acquire one of the Sacramento area’s most exceptional mid-century modern homes.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
  • For now, investors haven’t seemed to be so discerning.
    Bernard Goyder, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Through outreach campaigns, reminders, and accessible digital resources, Pet Parent encourages informed ownership practices such as keeping contact information current and understanding local care requirements.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
  • But understanding how this works — who pays and how, who benefits and how — can help with decision-making.
    Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Contradistinguishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradistinguishing. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.

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