as in distinguished
to understand or point out the difference in
it was hard at first to differentiate between the two styles of music
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Recent Examples of differentiated
Mark Glende, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
Our planet would be rich with signs of life, including complex and differentiated life, but the planet was completely in a pre-technological state.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 2 Oct. 2025
What was that palpable X-factor that so differentiated Oasis and made the Gallagher brothers so enduringly relatable to listeners all over the planet?
—Jesse Adams, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Creating a garden had the additional advantage of providing students with opportunities for differentiated instruction.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
Hotels will function as experiential showrooms for wellness brands, while wellness companies will provide hotels with differentiated amenities that justify premium pricing structures.
—Kaleigh Moore, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
This scenographic, differentiated storytelling transforms shoppers from passive spectators into co-authors of the brand narrative.
—Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
That kind of control turns AI into a strategic asset and helps businesses create more tailored, differentiated experiences.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
Md Published, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
The dog family, including coyotes and foxes, can be differentiated from the cat family by the shape of their palm pads — triangular for dogs, two lobes at the peak for cats.
—Steven Sullivan, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
The ethnicity of the Japanese and Taiwanese men taking studio shots can no longer be differentiated by a choice between modern or traditional pose and attire.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 13 Sep. 2025
This may seem like an odd fit, but the Shakers differentiated themselves with their erratic movements (like shaking, hence the name), song, and dance while praying, so the genre proves to be an organic choice.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Taylor also clarified what differentiated her from other Mormons.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
Founded by siblings Dario and Daniela Amodei along with a group of ex-OpenAI employees in 2021, Anthropic has differentiated itself both by focusing on safety and reliability and by targeting enterprise users.
—Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
More than deserving an honorable mention is realtor extraordinaire Seema Patel (Sarita Choudhury), who ultimately differentiated herself from the cacophony of the first two seasons to become a true confidante to Carrie… much in the same way Samantha was before her.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
However, many previous studies compared meat-inclusive diets to vegetarian ones — and rarely differentiated between types of meat.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
The noble few who sit through seminars on differentiated instruction.
—Mark Glende, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
Our planet would be rich with signs of life, including complex and differentiated life, but the planet was completely in a pre-technological state.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 2 Oct. 2025
What was that palpable X-factor that so differentiated Oasis and made the Gallagher brothers so enduringly relatable to listeners all over the planet?
—Jesse Adams, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Creating a garden had the additional advantage of providing students with opportunities for differentiated instruction.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
Hotels will function as experiential showrooms for wellness brands, while wellness companies will provide hotels with differentiated amenities that justify premium pricing structures.
—Kaleigh Moore, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
This scenographic, differentiated storytelling transforms shoppers from passive spectators into co-authors of the brand narrative.
—Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
That kind of control turns AI into a strategic asset and helps businesses create more tailored, differentiated experiences.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Acute cystitis can be differentiated with a urine culture (used to isolate and identify bacteria).
—Md Published, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
The dog family, including coyotes and foxes, can be differentiated from the cat family by the shape of their palm pads — triangular for dogs, two lobes at the peak for cats.
—Steven Sullivan, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
The ethnicity of the Japanese and Taiwanese men taking studio shots can no longer be differentiated by a choice between modern or traditional pose and attire.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 13 Sep. 2025
This may seem like an odd fit, but the Shakers differentiated themselves with their erratic movements (like shaking, hence the name), song, and dance while praying, so the genre proves to be an organic choice.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Taylor also clarified what differentiated her from other Mormons.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
Founded by siblings Dario and Daniela Amodei along with a group of ex-OpenAI employees in 2021, Anthropic has differentiated itself both by focusing on safety and reliability and by targeting enterprise users.
—Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
More than deserving an honorable mention is realtor extraordinaire Seema Patel (Sarita Choudhury), who ultimately differentiated herself from the cacophony of the first two seasons to become a true confidante to Carrie… much in the same way Samantha was before her.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
However, many previous studies compared meat-inclusive diets to vegetarian ones — and rarely differentiated between types of meat.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differentiated
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The collection also introduces standout accessories, including the Tiger Tote, crafted from canvas that fuses graffiti and floral prints, and the Karate Bag, distinguished by its supple leather construction that folds gracefully into a sculptural form.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Both Hallyburton and Sánchez would appeal to Democrats and could potentially split the vote, said Stephanie Witt, Boise State University distinguished professor of public service.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This might look like manufacturing specialized materials at scale, building new quantum foundries, expanding the talent pipeline, advancing cooling technology, and mass-producing cryogenic equipment and materials with superconductive properties.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Oct. 2025
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Teams of specialized welders move seamlessly from one construction site to the next.—
Brad Plumer,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Creech said he had been discriminated against because of his age.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Twenty percent of European Jews in FRA’s survey said they felt discriminated against for being Jewish, mostly in educational and work settings.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Until recently, however, this critical industrial software field in China had been dominated by Western companies, leaving local firms with limited room to maneuver.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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Camille Rowe reunited with Reformation for the brand’s latest collaboration with the French model and actress, introducing a new, limited-edition collection of feminine styles and sensual separates.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Raw animal foods not separated by type based on minimum cook temperatures (raw chicken stored above raw eggs in walk-in cooler).—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Allen and Harbour, 50, were married for four years, and separated in 2024.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Under the new rules set to take effect later this year, five rare-earth elements were added to China’s existing list of seven other highly restricted rare-earth exports.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Ochoa, 40, was placed in a restricted housing unit while the case is under investigation, officials said.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But alas, as those packages pile up outside your apartment door, the boxes inevitably contain a plethora of lulus and turkeys, things that barely fit or flatter you, made of fabric whose cheesiness could not be discerned from the AI photos on the internet.—
Lynn Yaeger,
Vogue,
11 Oct. 2025
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Guests discerned that their experiences were better at specific races, and attendance numbers fluctuated across the seasons.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Differentiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differentiated. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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