as in distinctness
the quality or state of being different
the pronounced distinctiveness of his style of playing the violin
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Recent Examples of distinctiveness
Other huge fashion conglomerates like LVMH and Kering have grown in such a way that sometimes the individual brands lose their distinctiveness.
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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
The melting pot implied that citizens gradually shed the distinctiveness of their traditions in order to become fully American.
—Ari Berman, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
The Pulitzer board encourages its juries to engage in both robust debate and its own inquiries into the distinctiveness of all entries.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
Providing more distinctiveness is Neville’s tagging along for the weekly dinner with the host (Edebiri in this case), Michaels and select cast members, which takes place early in the schedule and at the same Italian restaurant every week.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
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
The melting pot implied that citizens gradually shed the distinctiveness of their traditions in order to become fully American.
—Ari Berman, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
The Pulitzer board encourages its juries to engage in both robust debate and its own inquiries into the distinctiveness of all entries.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
Providing more distinctiveness is Neville’s tagging along for the weekly dinner with the host (Edebiri in this case), Michaels and select cast members, which takes place early in the schedule and at the same Italian restaurant every week.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinctiveness
Noun
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The lyrics were largely faithful to the original version on Young’s 1987 LP Life with one crucial difference.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
24 Aug. 2025
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Similar to the differences in finger signals, fixtures on clothing, collars and cuffs, even zipper manufacturers were distinct and different for clothing made in the UK or even elsewhere in Europe.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The directing duo hoped to examine the good intentions Banks and producers had, of turning the fashion industry on its head, empowering women and championing diversity, and the way those intentions evolved as the show moved through cycles.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The annual event brings together thousands to celebrate diversity, visibility, equality and the strength of the LGBTQ+ community in the Queen City.—
Amari Riley
June 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The judge’s ruling contained a caveat that Sorsby sit out the first two games of the Red Raiders’ season, a distinction that, as detailed below, the NCAA depicts as problematic in its own right.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
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That distinction matters because the weeks following diagnosis or surgery often involve a series of complex decisions that can influence both treatment and long-term outcomes.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
Noun
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That’s in contrast to the 11 who obtained permanent housing in the first nine months of a 175-bed, city-county Stockton Boulevard shelter which cost $23 million to build and is costing $6 million a year to run.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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By contrast, interceptor missiles typically cost anywhere from $100,000 to $1 million apiece.—
William La Jeunesse , Yael Rotem-Kuriel,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Distinctiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinctiveness. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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