CONTRADISTINGUISHING Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

contradistinguishing

verb

present participle of contradistinguish

as in discriminating

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Beijing’s Commerce Ministry accused Washington of misusing national security and discriminating against Chinese companies.

— Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Like so many in her generation, my grandmother saw those iconic names as markers of discriminating taste without considering the dark side of all that exclusivity.

— Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of discriminating

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Meta is differentiating its new AI coding tool and Muse Spark family of models by price rather than capabilities when compared to popular offerings from from Anthropic and OpenAI, Wang said.

— Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Leading companies like Anthropic and Apple strategically position themselves on AI safety and privacy, differentiating their brands and attracting talent.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of differentiating

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One staffer who is still at the CDC said much of her anger is tied up in knowing that Kennedy’s feelings about vaccines are similar to the shooter’s.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
There’s a quiet comfort in knowing your neighbors, especially in a sprawling, sometimes lonely city like Los Angeles.

— Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of knowing

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Put simply, these toys are the best versions of Shoji Kawamori’s classic mecha designs, being fully transformable, full of diecast, and with impressive articulation; these are very worthwhile purchases for any discerning Macross fan.

— Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Coffee gear brand Mago Maga hopes its latest product can simplify bean roasting for even the most discerning coffee fans – with a little help from AI.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of discerning

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Order is restored to the kingdom through what is known as the Rumpelstiltskin effect, a term used by psychologists to describe the naming of something in order to create an illusion of understanding it.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026
Why Boxwoods Turn Brown The key to saving a browning boxwood is understanding why its foliage is fading to begin with, as not all causes are necessarily bad.

— Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026

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