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
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.
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Doors opened; doors narrowed again when Jewish distinctiveness reasserted itself, whether through religious observance, Zionism, or simple refusal to disappear.
—Kenneth L. Marcus, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Humor about the pickle often stems from its distinctiveness—its tangy, assertive flavor and odd appearance lend themselves to exaggerated, whimsical depictions.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Optimal distinctiveness essentially says that people want to belong to a group and to still be unique in some way at the same time.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2026
This distinctiveness enables theatergoers to engage more fully with a narrative that is centered on living and indulging in the human experience rather than simply acting as passive observers.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
For Glomski, that distinctiveness is the point.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
In the immediate future, Murray said, the Post would concentrate on areas that demonstrate authority, distinctiveness and impact, and resonate with readers, including politics, national affairs and security.
—David Bauder, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
As to the non-final action, one problem for the A’s is that the marks fail to show enough distinctiveness.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Doors opened; doors narrowed again when Jewish distinctiveness reasserted itself, whether through religious observance, Zionism, or simple refusal to disappear.
—Kenneth L. Marcus, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Humor about the pickle often stems from its distinctiveness—its tangy, assertive flavor and odd appearance lend themselves to exaggerated, whimsical depictions.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Optimal distinctiveness essentially says that people want to belong to a group and to still be unique in some way at the same time.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2026
This distinctiveness enables theatergoers to engage more fully with a narrative that is centered on living and indulging in the human experience rather than simply acting as passive observers.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
For Glomski, that distinctiveness is the point.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
In the immediate future, Murray said, the Post would concentrate on areas that demonstrate authority, distinctiveness and impact, and resonate with readers, including politics, national affairs and security.
—David Bauder, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
As to the non-final action, one problem for the A’s is that the marks fail to show enough distinctiveness.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinctiveness
Noun
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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
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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
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The difference came down to shot-making.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Adding your mattress to your spring cleaning checklist can make a real difference.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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The variety of organic molecules observed suggests that some chemical diversity has been preserved in ancient Martian sediments despite billions of years of diagenesis (the process by which sediment turns to rock) and radiation exposure.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Jones said the exhibit is designed to connect newer residents with the people who built the community, noting that from its earliest days Thornton had a strong Hispanic presence that continues today alongside a growing diversity of other ethnicities.—
Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Raphael has the rare distinction of having an entire aesthetic movement named after a desire to go back to a time before him.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The biggest distinction between credit unions and banks is that credit unions are not-for-profit organizations that are owned and operated by their members, who elect a board of directors.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
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The healthy birthday basket is a noticeable contrast to the treats of yesteryear for Fatou, who has been photographed eating cake throughout the years on her birthday, including on her 58th birthday in 2015.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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The contrast between 2009 and what’s happened over the past 16 months — as the city deals with its biggest budget headaches since Sanders was mayor — is striking.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Distinctiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinctiveness. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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