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
This strategy not only differentiates them in a crowded market but also helps counteract rising production costs.
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Hugo Kimber, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Assuming the products and services do what they are supposed to do and meet their customers’ needs, what differentiates them from competitors is experience.
—Shep Hyken, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Alegra says this is actually a common symptom of postpartum OCD—and what differentiates it from postpartum psychosis.
—Morgan Sullivan, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2025
What differentiates them is how the gene activity is regulated.
—Viviane Callier, Quanta Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
What differentiates the multiple types of intelligence in animals?
—Big Think, 20 Mar. 2025
This will always be the foundation of our success and what differentiates us.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025
What differentiates a botanic garden from others is its broader purpose of scientific research, conservation, as well as education and display.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Volusion differentiates itself from other services in the crowded e-commerce field by offering many useful tools and features, including an easy-to-use website builder, rich tutorials that walk you through its many options, and tight Google search integration.
—Robert Anderson, PCMAG, 27 Feb. 2025
Hugo Kimber, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Assuming the products and services do what they are supposed to do and meet their customers’ needs, what differentiates them from competitors is experience.
—Shep Hyken, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Alegra says this is actually a common symptom of postpartum OCD—and what differentiates it from postpartum psychosis.
—Morgan Sullivan, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2025
What differentiates them is how the gene activity is regulated.
—Viviane Callier, Quanta Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
What differentiates the multiple types of intelligence in animals?
—Big Think, 20 Mar. 2025
This will always be the foundation of our success and what differentiates us.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025
What differentiates a botanic garden from others is its broader purpose of scientific research, conservation, as well as education and display.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Volusion differentiates itself from other services in the crowded e-commerce field by offering many useful tools and features, including an easy-to-use website builder, rich tutorials that walk you through its many options, and tight Google search integration.
—Robert Anderson, PCMAG, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differentiates
distinguishes
Verb
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Double plating distinguishes a special dish.—
Lisa Shames,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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Every year the prize distinguishes one laureate among four French artists or artists living in France and working in plastic or visual arts including installation, video, painting, photography, sculpture or performance.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Differentiates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differentiates. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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