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
  • With few exceptions, Southerners are pretty strict about the differences between cakes, pies, cobblers, and candies.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
  • At that scale, the difference between $1 and 20 cents per million input tokens becomes a serious procurement issue.
    Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • It is particularly aimed at improving diversity in the sector through targeting young people from lower socio-economic backgrounds, female and non-binary individuals and those from ethnic minorities.
    Roger Trapp, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • But African populations carry more diverse segments and some that are distinct, a consequence of some of the diversity that was lost when only a fraction of the total population expanded into Eurasia.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • This of course gives the Charger the unenviable distinction of being a vehicle that is both statistically more dangerous to be inside in the event of a crash, as well as increasing the chances of another driver dying whenever one is involved.
    Adam Ismail, The Drive, 30 July 2026
  • The distinction is important for the development of useful quantum computers.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • Since the losing streak began, the Marlins’ bullpen ERA has ranked among the 10 worst in baseball, a stark contrast from June, when the unit ranked inside MLB’s top five.
    Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 26 July 2026
  • In Chicago, by contrast, the commissioner of aviation oversees O’Hare and Midway, the 3rd and 31st busiest airports in the country, for a salary of just over $360,000, according to the Chicago Data Portal.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 26 July 2026

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“Distinctiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinctiveness. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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