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
  • And the difference between a new EV and a gas car is $6,680, not including any incentives.
    Liz Knueven,Ryley Amond, CNBC, 24 July 2026
  • At first, these data would be cryptic—who besides the biggest air-pollution nerd would know the difference between 35 μg/m3 of particulate matter (yellow-level risk, per the AQI) and 60 μg/m3 (red-level risk)?
    Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • Amazing wildlife diversity Making the Okefenokee world renowned is its diverse fauna.
    Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
  • Even within the same species, unchecked inbreeding has harmed genetic diversity and overall health, experts say.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • For Tully Luxury Travel COO Steven Salm, that distinction became immediately clear during a recent voyage aboard EXPLORA I.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
  • Chuck Elliott, the parents-group activist, says Carlson deserved the distinction entirely on her own.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 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 27 Jul. 2026.

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