contradistinguishing

Definition of contradistinguishingnext
present participle of contradistinguish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for contradistinguishing
Verb
  • Fleming eventually left the agency and sued the city, accusing Lee of discriminating and retaliating against him for conducting investigations.
    Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Their suit argues the ban violates the commerce clause of the Constitution by discriminating against out-of-state businesses to protect local agriculture.
    Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • But to Payton, once that line is satisfied, grit is a differentiating factor.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Neither film nor actor seems concerned with differentiating between reality and fiction.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Low-resolution Surveying involves gathering surface-level information about a wide variety of topics—knowing a little about a lot of stuff.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
  • That includes knowing when to let go of something that no longer serves you.
    Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Set the scene Set in the steamy tropical rainforest of Puerto Vallarta on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, One&Only Mandarina is a destination resort for discerning luxury travelers and families.
    Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
  • The filmmakers attribute much of Malayalam cinema’s recent creative success to the region’s discerning audiences.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The key to making the right decision is understanding all your options beforehand.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • His perspective positions the next wave of transformation not around deeper analysis, but around autonomous action, systems capable of understanding situations, deciding optimal responses, and executing those responses in real time.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Contradistinguishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradistinguishing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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