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
Cheuk urged directors to lean into their creative distinctiveness.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
26 May 2026
For Aldean, femininity is fueled by the distinctiveness between men and women.
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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.
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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.
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Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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
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
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?
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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.
Noun
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There may be some differences between the audio and the text.
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Heavy Cream The biggest difference between half-and-half and heavy cream is the amount of fat.
Noun
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Throughout the night, the hosts will welcome special guests, including cultural icons and everyday Americans whose stories reflect the country's history and diversity.
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Any event that brings people together in a community with diversity is needed.
Noun
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The film carries a further distinction as one of the first war features shot entirely in Bali.
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It is earned through transparency, verification, and a clear distinction between fact, inference, and speculation.
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By contrast, retirees enjoy a financial edge in such states as Minnesota, Utah and Colorado, where residents enjoy high retirement income and expenses that are relatively manageable.
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In contrast, the living room offers a calmer palette of sky blues and earthy browns.
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“Distinctiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinctiveness. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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