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
Rho-alpha differentiates itself through three characteristics.
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Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
This constitution, which Anthropic just updated, is one thing that differentiates Anthropic’s AI models from those offered by its competitors, such as OpenAI, Google, Meta, and Elon Musk’s xAI.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
Part of what differentiates the Grandiosa from other ships is its unique entertainment lineup.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
However, what further differentiates the fabric is Siddiqsons’ Cryo sulphur dyeing process, which is carried out at room temperature.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
The new policy also further differentiates Oceania from its luxury sister line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, which still welcomes travelers under 18, the website Cruise Critic noted.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
This dual demand profile differentiates silver from gold, creating different price dynamics.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The pizzas feature a cheddar-cheese edge, which gives them the signature crunch that differentiates Detroit from other styles.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
And that differentiates this case from any past history.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
This constitution, which Anthropic just updated, is one thing that differentiates Anthropic’s AI models from those offered by its competitors, such as OpenAI, Google, Meta, and Elon Musk’s xAI.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
Part of what differentiates the Grandiosa from other ships is its unique entertainment lineup.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
However, what further differentiates the fabric is Siddiqsons’ Cryo sulphur dyeing process, which is carried out at room temperature.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
The new policy also further differentiates Oceania from its luxury sister line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, which still welcomes travelers under 18, the website Cruise Critic noted.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
This dual demand profile differentiates silver from gold, creating different price dynamics.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The pizzas feature a cheddar-cheese edge, which gives them the signature crunch that differentiates Detroit from other styles.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
And that differentiates this case from any past history.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differentiates
distinguishes
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Automet Pleated Long-Sleeve Blouse Shoppers have praised this long-sleeve blouse for its soft, wrinkle-resistant fabric and subtle pleating on the front that distinguishes it from your average tee.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Third, the explicit focus on continual learning from human corrections during operation distinguishes it from models that require retraining to incorporate new behaviors.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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