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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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The situation for the Middle East travel industry is obviously far worse, with EuroNews reporting a daily loss of around €607 million.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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So there’s two different emotional sides to it, and obviously the sonics match the emotion.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 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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Maybe the delivery companies discourage personal interaction, since the psycho level has markedly increased.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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The plethora of works are markedly vibrant and fresh, from the Hamlet in Brooklyn who wears a beanie to the one who enjoys Bollywood-style dances in London.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 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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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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As electric as the connection palpably seemed between her and Xzavier, Walberg cautioned her not to rush into anything too quickly.—
Todd Gilchrist,
IndieWire,
7 May 2026
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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
Adverb
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Toppings are spread to the very edge of the crust, and the tomato sauce is noticeably sweet.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
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And a majority of those women who spoke out about his past actions are comics that were noticeably not on the festival lineup.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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“Distinctly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinctly. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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