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Recent Examples of distinctly
What is striking about this moment is that America is not merely acknowledging the Jewish roots of some of its values historically, but openly turning again to a distinctly Jewish practice as a possible source of wisdom for the present.
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Ari Berman, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
For a long time, Juneteenth existed as a distinctly Black American holiday — carried through family cookouts, church gatherings, parades, music, red drinks, and community tradition long before it became federally recognized.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
Last night’s glittering summit banquet at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People summoned a distinctly retro vibe, and not just when the People’s Liberation Army band struck up a rendition of YMCA.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
Many of the foundations of modern life are distinctly American.
—Eric Kutcher, Fortune, 13 May 2026
That tells me that mine was a distinctly below average case.
—Corey Merriman, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Even with its distinctly contemporary height and ratio, this element adds a sense of nostalgia to the building’s profile.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
There are few experiences that feel as distinctly American as a state fair, and fewer still that are both deeply nostalgic and worth planning a trip around.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
From the sandy shores of Fort Lauderdale to inland neighborhoods and small towns, motherhood here blends resilience with warmth in ways that feel distinctly Floridian.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Ari Berman, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
For a long time, Juneteenth existed as a distinctly Black American holiday — carried through family cookouts, church gatherings, parades, music, red drinks, and community tradition long before it became federally recognized.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
Last night’s glittering summit banquet at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People summoned a distinctly retro vibe, and not just when the People’s Liberation Army band struck up a rendition of YMCA.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
Many of the foundations of modern life are distinctly American.
—Eric Kutcher, Fortune, 13 May 2026
That tells me that mine was a distinctly below average case.
—Corey Merriman, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Even with its distinctly contemporary height and ratio, this element adds a sense of nostalgia to the building’s profile.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
There are few experiences that feel as distinctly American as a state fair, and fewer still that are both deeply nostalgic and worth planning a trip around.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
From the sandy shores of Fort Lauderdale to inland neighborhoods and small towns, motherhood here blends resilience with warmth in ways that feel distinctly Floridian.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinctly
Adverb
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Republicans clearly have more easy opportunities to draw friendly districts going forward.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The strongest bond is the one that knows how to meet you clearly.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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But the day’s picks are less hyped and contribute to the team less immediately and obviously, so there was a bit less excitement.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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That was obviously not the case in this Game 6.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Adverb
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Far From the Tree, evidently likes to keep her dad active.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Plus, evidently there is no crime or corruption problem in Florida so Uthmeier has lots of free time to meddle in how sports leagues dare align on the side of equal opportunity.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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In fact, the guest rooms here feel markedly more tranquil and open.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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This year’s Beverage Testing Institute (BevTest) award winners highlight that evolution, showing how terroir, fermentation, and maturation choices can produce markedly different profiles from the same raw material.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
17 May 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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That's patently false and not supported by a shred of evidence.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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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
Adverb
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And Mary’s electric, palpably physical pursuit of justice becomes even more crucial in the final act, after a grotesque display of performative mockery toward Māori culture fractures the last remnants of civility present amid one of Cole’s lavish-yet-repulsive gatherings.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
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There’s no excuse for a lot of Kyle’s behavior, but he’s palpably hurt.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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The appointment comes after the fair’s debut earlier this year in Doha, where Art Basel tried something noticeably different from the sensory overload of Basel, Miami Beach, Hong Kong, or Paris.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
20 May 2026
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Like many fashion cycles, the current revival echoes past vintage moments — but with a noticeably softer, more organic tone.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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“Distinctly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinctly. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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