distinctiveness

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Recent Examples of distinctiveness In a portfolio of consumer brands, each brand's value lies substantially in its distinctiveness. Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Ultimately, though, distinctiveness is an asset for an action star. Judy Berman, Time, 15 July 2026 Cheuk urged directors to lean into their creative distinctiveness. Jenny S. Li, Variety, 15 June 2026 Other huge fashion conglomerates like LVMH and Kering have grown in such a way that sometimes the individual brands lose their distinctiveness. Dave Schilling contributing follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 In this role, Ken will lead CNBC Digital and help elevate the ambition, distinctiveness and impact of our journalism across platforms. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 May 2026 Success, for us is distinctiveness — being recognized by our design language alone and known as a brand with a clear point of view, forming the right partnerships, and on a more human level, coming back with new ideas and the momentum to keep designing. Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 27 May 2026 Tiernan said that the challenge really gave him an appreciation for the show’s actors and the distinctiveness of their faces when photographed with a film noir sensibility. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 26 May 2026 For Aldean, femininity is fueled by the distinctiveness between men and women. Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinctiveness
Noun
  • How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?
    Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
  • However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.
    Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Previous studies also have found differences between passive sedentary behaviors, such as television watching, and more mentally active ones, including solving puzzles and being mentally engaged during work.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Earlier this week, former GOP Senator Jeff Flake, of Arizona, endorsed Ossoff saying despite their policy differences, Flake applauds Ossoff's character and his commitment to doing the job.
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The Caribbean is a region almost purpose-built for cruising—closely set islands that offer immense diversity in culture and history, each with their own siren lure.
    Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
  • English and Swahili are widely used in worship, alongside numerous indigenous languages, reflecting the linguistic and cultural diversity of the church’s membership.
    Stephanie TriplettAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The recent disclosures illustrate how quickly those distinctions can become politically significant.
    Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Canyon Crest Academy La Jolla comes off its first San Diego Section Open Division championship, while Cathedral Catholic holds the distinction of becoming the first San Diego Section school to reach the Southern California Regional Division 1 final.
    Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Samuel’s skill set is a good contrast to what Mike Evans brings.
    Trevor Woods, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • San Diego’s offense, by contrast, totaled 12 hits, the loudest being rookie Jase Bowen’s first career home run in the bottom of the fourth.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026

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“Distinctiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinctiveness. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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