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 distinction is semantic, not economic.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026 -
Yeah, so the law has this long-standing distinction between what the lawyers would call prospective relief and retrospective relief.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Interestingly, a 2023 study from the Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens demonstrates that dolphins can remember others’ signature whistles even after long periods of separation.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Nelsen told the jury Debe was still worried about Bob after their separation.—
Sarah Prior,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Illinois Department of Human Rights filed a housing discrimination charge against the owners and managers of the apartment building.—
Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Each of them went to court, contending that their respective state laws violate the equal protection clause of the Constitution and federal statutes barring discrimination against women in sports.—
Gwen Faulkenberry,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Discreteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreteness. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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