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Recent Examples of distinctly
These endeavors revealed not only the unique symbolic capacity of our species but also an emerging desire to make living spaces distinctly our own.
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Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
This has all happened by 1974, with the hardware still looking distinctly Apollo.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 May 2026
Polished concrete floors, underfloor heating powered by an air-source heat pump, and full double glazing give the home a clean, efficient, and distinctly modern finish.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
The potential speed differential of these two distinctly different classes of cars made for particularly exciting racing.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The rooms There are 170 spacious rooms and suites, all of which are kitted out in a distinctly California Craftsman aesthetic.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
He is widely recognized for embodying a bold, distinctly Philadelphia spirit and his strong support of the Flyers.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
However, in addition to bringing back some of its fan-fave BBQ staples, Shake Shack will also be introducing two mouth-watering (and distinctly Southern) new items to the menu.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Zaragoza ‘keeper Esteban Andrada was shown a red card for a rather pantomime push on Huesca captain Jorge Pulido — and reacted to the dismissal by wiping out Pulido with a distinctly un-pantomime smash to the face (above).
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
This has all happened by 1974, with the hardware still looking distinctly Apollo.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 May 2026
Polished concrete floors, underfloor heating powered by an air-source heat pump, and full double glazing give the home a clean, efficient, and distinctly modern finish.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
The potential speed differential of these two distinctly different classes of cars made for particularly exciting racing.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The rooms There are 170 spacious rooms and suites, all of which are kitted out in a distinctly California Craftsman aesthetic.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
He is widely recognized for embodying a bold, distinctly Philadelphia spirit and his strong support of the Flyers.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
However, in addition to bringing back some of its fan-fave BBQ staples, Shake Shack will also be introducing two mouth-watering (and distinctly Southern) new items to the menu.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Zaragoza ‘keeper Esteban Andrada was shown a red card for a rather pantomime push on Huesca captain Jorge Pulido — and reacted to the dismissal by wiping out Pulido with a distinctly un-pantomime smash to the face (above).
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinctly
Adverb
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But the atmosphere at Grand Casino Arena was full of playoff tension, and it was clearly showcased on the ice.—
Theodore Tollefson,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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Kiana and her emotional support bestie burst The Valley’s aggressive elder millennial energy with an aura clearly curated by TikTok and Instagram.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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This is, obviously, easier said than done.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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If the only facts that existed was the posting of the Instagram, obviously that wouldn't have taken 11 months.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
Adverb
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Walter was an accomplished singer and Marian played the piano, but Crenshaw evidently did not inherit a talent for music.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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In a culture fixated by fame, namelessness evidently held an even higher currency.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
3 May 2026
Adverb
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Manufacturing gross output for textiles, fabrics and mill products in particular declined by 4 percent, while apparel fell markedly by 17 percent.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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An 'extreme situation' Former Navy officials said the pictures of service members' subpar meals looked markedly worse than the quality of eats during their time in Navy service.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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These remarks are manifestly silly, but the conversation ranges into darker territory.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
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The reality is, that is not manifestly true.—
Lee Cowan,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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PooCrave sprung to life five years later, and with its PopCrave-esque logo tweets out PopCrave-esque announcements that are patently false.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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Any suggestion that employees are only evaluated based on the volume of loads brokered is patently false.—
Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But aside from Ballard’s murky future, Indy’s roster moves this offseason haven’t felt as palpably urgent as Irsay-Gordon suggested.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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As a beautiful, palpably anxious bride, Camila Morrone’s Rachel, walks down the aisle to her adoring groom, Nicky (Adam DiMarco), the sound of labored breathing nearly drowns out the music.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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As can be seen in comparison to the rates from recent years, the 30-year rate is noticeably lower.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Morrow, the council’s longest-consecutively serving member, said the engagement was noticeably different this year than any other election she’s witnessed in Haslet.—
Rachel Royster
May 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 May 2026
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“Distinctly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinctly. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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