as in distinguishes
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 differentiates
Joseph Chiavatti, director of technology at Progressive Partners, says that process differentiates HOASnapshot from generic language models like ChatGPT and Claude, untrained on the specificities of real estate dynamics.
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Amancai Biraben, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Making that decision comes down to fully understanding what differentiates a mandatory HOA from a voluntary HOA, and what kinds of rules an HOA can make and enforce.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
Establishing strong communication within your team is the key factor that differentiates a winning team from a mediocre one.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
This is where Heron differentiates itself in a crowded market.
—New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
This glossy appearance differentiates the product from other matte options on the market.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Hollywood respects talent, but charm is often what differentiates an actor from a star.
—Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
For the last three decades, internet giants have been able to avoid legal exposure for content on their platforms, thanks to a law that differentiates the companies from online publishers.
—Jennifer Elias,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
What differentiates their partnership with Hudson is how the stylists have been able to step inside the world of Hudson and bring their point of view to life across numerous touch points.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2026
Amancai Biraben, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Making that decision comes down to fully understanding what differentiates a mandatory HOA from a voluntary HOA, and what kinds of rules an HOA can make and enforce.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
Establishing strong communication within your team is the key factor that differentiates a winning team from a mediocre one.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
This is where Heron differentiates itself in a crowded market.
—New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
This glossy appearance differentiates the product from other matte options on the market.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Hollywood respects talent, but charm is often what differentiates an actor from a star.
—Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
For the last three decades, internet giants have been able to avoid legal exposure for content on their platforms, thanks to a law that differentiates the companies from online publishers.
—Jennifer Elias,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
What differentiates their partnership with Hudson is how the stylists have been able to step inside the world of Hudson and bring their point of view to life across numerous touch points.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differentiates
distinguishes
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What distinguishes the material is its pronounced fluorescence.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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The release also distinguishes between an electric bikes, which have three classes, and an electric motorcycle, saying that the determination comes down to motor strength and speed.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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