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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This heroically eccentric diner draws no distinction between vegetarianism and hedonism.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026 -
The settlement is also intended to maintain a credible distinction between college and pro sports.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Staubach suffered his own shoulder separation early in the 1972 campaign, and Morton again took the starting role.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Chandana said building the individual components of the rocket, such as the engines, avionics, and separation systems, has been a fairly straightforward process.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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In January, the DOJ sought to join a lawsuit accusing the UCLA Medical School of engaging in racial discrimination in its admissions process.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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The court ruled race can’t be taken into account when designing political districts unless there already was racial discrimination in those areas.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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“Discreteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreteness. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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