1
as in different
being not of the same kind
she seems to alternate between two distinctive hairstyles
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2
as in distinct
serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group
the distinctive odor of a barnyard
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Recent Examples of distinctive
The client's selection of distinctive homeware adds a playful, joyful touch, balancing the pronounced architectural forms with unique character.
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Adam Williams
july 29, New Atlas, 29 July 2025
Similarly, the survey of Glass’ etudes was made more varied by the different playing styles of the pianists, all of them excellent, with each bringing distinctive color and character to their pair.
—Luke Schulze, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
For a time, the engine, with its distinctive exhaust warble, became closely associated with Audi’s lineup, aided in no small part by the motorsport successes of five-cylinder rally cars like the Sport Quattro S1 E2.
—Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2025
The country has a low cost of living, a low crime rate and distinctive cuisine.
—William P. Barrett, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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Adam Williams
july 29, New Atlas, 29 July 2025
Similarly, the survey of Glass’ etudes was made more varied by the different playing styles of the pianists, all of them excellent, with each bringing distinctive color and character to their pair.
—Luke Schulze, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
For a time, the engine, with its distinctive exhaust warble, became closely associated with Audi’s lineup, aided in no small part by the motorsport successes of five-cylinder rally cars like the Sport Quattro S1 E2.
—Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2025
The country has a low cost of living, a low crime rate and distinctive cuisine.
—William P. Barrett, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinctive
Adjective
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And in a different carousel of photos, which Justin shared on Friday, the singer once again cozied up to his wife, wrapping his arms around her in what appeared to be candid shots.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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Petoskey and Charlevoix stones are both are different species of coral.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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What has remained distinct is where D.O.s work: disproportionately in rural areas, and in primary care practices.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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While following very distinct paths through the industry, Lee, Yang and Ng have each devoted their careers to improving the prominence of Asian storytelling on the world stage.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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But with over 200 wineries, the Old North State is steadily transforming into one of the country’s most exciting and diverse wine states.—
Claire Volkman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
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After losing her teaching job during the COVID-19 pandemic, Lê leaned fully into her content, collaborating with publishers, monetizing lesson plans through platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers, and building a business focused on diverse and inclusive book collections.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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One unnamed feature on the intro sticks out though, complementing Tyler’s characteristic moxie with seasoned, head-of-state bravado.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
21 July 2025
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As is characteristic of SummerFest, there will be some unexpected collaborations and surprises, including a dance-and-violin performance and a concert featuring an onstage chef.—
Beth Wood,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
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On a recent Friday morning, a group of half a dozen neighbors and business owners in Fountain Square gathered near Leonard Street, looking prepared for a typical neighborhood cleanup.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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Table 1 below shows the typical rally legs within a bull market are around 11% with the average a bit higher at 14%.—
Randy Watts,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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“Distinctive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinctive. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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