as in distinction
the state of being kept distinct
the discreteness of the sonnets is given visual emphasis by having each one on a separate page
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Noun
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On Faire, GILi Guise is tagged as women- and Latino-owned and explicitly marked as not selling on Amazon—a distinction Falesnik is quick to stand behind.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
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Never quite finding a permanent home at any position on the Dolphins’ offensive line, Eichenberg holds the distinction of starting at all five positions in his time with Miami.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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Number two is a clear separation of religion from state, which is a prerequisite to democracy.—
Scott Pelley,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Their young children are staying with grandma for the night, and Vida — the more grounded and maternal parent — is having a hard time with the separation.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The law protects styles such as braids, locks, Afros and twists from discrimination.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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That postulate would justify racial quotas or preferences to remedy racial discrimination uncorroborated by credible evidence.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Discreteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreteness. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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