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
As to the non-final action, one problem for the A’s is that the marks fail to show enough distinctiveness.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Judean culture had been transformed by Greek influence for centuries, but Antiochus attempted to quash Judean religious distinctiveness altogether.
—Joshua Shanes, The Conversation, 11 Dec. 2025
The Innovation Award honors exceptional distinctiveness, inventiveness and impact in expanding the conventions of program format, content, audience interaction, production technique and delivery.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 9 Dec. 2025
Corey Lee’s innovative vision redefined the concept of ‘Asian’ food, moving beyond a broad category to celebrate and respect the distinctiveness of specific regional cuisines, in this case, Korean.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025
That precise sensation—a vague disquietude, a vexation—is central to the band’s distinctiveness.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
In the 1960s, Canadians hungered for public intellectuals pontificating on the distinctiveness of their identity.
—Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
There’s no spark of distinctiveness in any of these characters.
—Judy Berman, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
However, because capital appropriates the powers of living labor to itself, the distinctiveness of the latter is deeply obscured.
—Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Judean culture had been transformed by Greek influence for centuries, but Antiochus attempted to quash Judean religious distinctiveness altogether.
—Joshua Shanes, The Conversation, 11 Dec. 2025
The Innovation Award honors exceptional distinctiveness, inventiveness and impact in expanding the conventions of program format, content, audience interaction, production technique and delivery.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 9 Dec. 2025
Corey Lee’s innovative vision redefined the concept of ‘Asian’ food, moving beyond a broad category to celebrate and respect the distinctiveness of specific regional cuisines, in this case, Korean.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025
That precise sensation—a vague disquietude, a vexation—is central to the band’s distinctiveness.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
In the 1960s, Canadians hungered for public intellectuals pontificating on the distinctiveness of their identity.
—Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
There’s no spark of distinctiveness in any of these characters.
—Judy Berman, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
However, because capital appropriates the powers of living labor to itself, the distinctiveness of the latter is deeply obscured.
—Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinctiveness
Noun
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The difference is a handful of defenders get Moss’d every week.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In another example of the cultural diversity found in his work, his Revolutionary War paintings make a point of including Black regiments when applicable.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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Here’s my short list of the best diversity stories of the past year published in The Star.—
Mara Williams,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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Critics say those distinctions are arbitrary and unfair, being based on outdated assumptions and bad science.—
Kevin Krause,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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There is a subtle but important distinction that bears discussion.—
Michael Isaacson,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Kennedy’s promise to minimize federal involvement in enforcing constitutional rights is in stark contrast to Trump’s vow to employ troops in response to purported high crime in multiple major cities, a claim those cities’ leaders have disputed.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Newer machines, by contrast, often use payout systems that tie claw strength to how much money has been fed into the game, meaning the claw only reaches full strength after the operator’s preset threshold is met.—
Anna Rahmanan,
thehustle.co,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Distinctiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinctiveness. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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