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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The biggest distinction is that symptoms leading up to menopause last for a much longer time, while postpartum symptoms will lessen over weeks and months post-birth.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
27 Oct. 2025 -
With that distinction in mind, though, the Smithsonian's communications with Congress might not be considered lobbying, as the lawmakers' letter accuses.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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By the time Elliott arrived, Villa’s sporting director and manager were showing a clear separation.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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But hearing Ferro’s story—his childhood, his separation, his survival—hit differently.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Minnesota Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Wednesday that USA Powerlifting’s disqualification of a transgender athlete in its women’s sports division constitutes discrimination.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Oct. 2025
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That could suggest discrimination and warrant an investigation, Hitchcock Cross said.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Discreteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreteness. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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