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Recent Examples of distinctly
In other words, these books about distinctly private and often erotic events have recently gained a more political and combative edge.
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Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Dotted with log cabins, the interiors of Dunton Hot Springs are warm and distinctly Western—old rusty trucks and wagons serve as decorative accents throughout the property.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
The state has a significant budget deficit, though Newsom’s estimates have provided a distinctly rosier analysis than that of the Legislative Analyst’s Office, the nonpartisan agency that advises lawmakers.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Johann Strauss’ comedy of errors about love and hidden identities has been given a distinctly local twist, Todaro revealed.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, his silhouettes offer a blueprint for translating Andre Agassi–era shorts and Don Johnson–style jackets into a distinctly 21st-century context.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
There’s no mistaking it for anything else, as the grille and parallel headlight elements are distinctly Genesis.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 21 Jan. 2026
Its stylish interiors and connection to nearby Lester’s — the forthcoming oyster‑and‑caviar‑focused restaurant from Chef Jacques Larson — give it a distinctly upscale, culinary‑driven edge.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
There’s another distinctly New York habit that irritates Manville — at the end of the performances, theatergoers leap to their feat, not just to applaud, but to whip out their cellphones to record the curtain call.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Dotted with log cabins, the interiors of Dunton Hot Springs are warm and distinctly Western—old rusty trucks and wagons serve as decorative accents throughout the property.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
The state has a significant budget deficit, though Newsom’s estimates have provided a distinctly rosier analysis than that of the Legislative Analyst’s Office, the nonpartisan agency that advises lawmakers.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Johann Strauss’ comedy of errors about love and hidden identities has been given a distinctly local twist, Todaro revealed.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, his silhouettes offer a blueprint for translating Andre Agassi–era shorts and Don Johnson–style jackets into a distinctly 21st-century context.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
There’s no mistaking it for anything else, as the grille and parallel headlight elements are distinctly Genesis.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 21 Jan. 2026
Its stylish interiors and connection to nearby Lester’s — the forthcoming oyster‑and‑caviar‑focused restaurant from Chef Jacques Larson — give it a distinctly upscale, culinary‑driven edge.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
There’s another distinctly New York habit that irritates Manville — at the end of the performances, theatergoers leap to their feat, not just to applaud, but to whip out their cellphones to record the curtain call.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinctly
Adverb
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Its simplicity was profound, and clearly the result of hours of labor and design.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Big Think helps people see the world more clearly.—
Daphne Koller,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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My confidence was always there, but obviously I got benched.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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The boys obviously choose to believe.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Pretti was shot while agents were evidently seeking to detain a man, Jose Huerta-Chuma, whom Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino said had an extensive criminal record including domestic assault.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
27 Jan. 2026
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Her appearance at the show was evidently a surprise, according to archival news footage from AP.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
27 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Fast forward nearly fourteen years, and that curtain has grown markedly thicker.—
Ilan Berman,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The beat got markedly better with the 1984 addition of Michael Jordan, but Jordan’s rookie season was Boers’ last covering the beat.—
Phil Rosenthal,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Overall in tennis, including the four majors, prize money amounts to only around a quarter of the revenues generated at the tournaments, which the PTPA argues is manifestly unfair — compared to about 50 percent in some leading team sports.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Calling them weak is manifestly true, but not great diplomacy.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Think about how patently absurd that position is.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
21 Dec. 2025
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But service members are allowed to disobey unlawful orders—and they could even be prosecuted for carrying out patently unlawful orders, such as war crimes.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
25 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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That city, vibrant, westernized yet steeped in tradition was so palpably eager to grow alongside the modern world.—
Maryam Lieberman,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Jan. 2026
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That sentiment is applicable to the film itself, as its now elderly subjects discover — and are palpably moved by — the extent to which their boycott has resonated with Chilean families for over four decades.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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And faster growth could eventually boost hiring, which has been noticeably weak even as the economy is expanding.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Results take time, but with consistent use, skin is meant to look more even-toned, brighter, and noticeably more hydrated.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Distinctly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinctly. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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