DISTINCTNESS Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

distinctness

noun

Definition of distinctness

as in distinctiveness

the quality or state of being different the distinctness of Jane Austen's writing makes it easy to recognize on a test

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Recent Examples of distinctness How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it? — Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025 However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal. — Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2025

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Noun

America is the ultimate answer to the pogrom, and to the emancipation Europe offered on the condition of relinquishing Jewish ethnic and cultural distinctiveness.

— Rory Lancman, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026
In a portfolio of consumer brands, each brand's value lies substantially in its distinctiveness.

— Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of distinctiveness

Noun

That difference was on display Wednesday in metro Atlanta when a Chinese auto parts company’s American division opened a new regional headquarters and factory.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
The fundamental difference is that there is no longer a coronation, and the new monarch automatically becomes king upon the death of his predecessor.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of difference

Noun

The public speech extolled the diversity of the Scandinavian nation and was viewed on social media by millions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
There have been relatively few large-scale national decomposition studies involving different land use types, although smaller studies have shown that how humans use a site can significantly affect the soil’s biological diversity.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of diversity

Noun

In contrast, the new 74,000-square-foot (6,875-square-meter) Buc-ee’s off Interstate 70 near Dayton has more than 100 gas pumps, 24 electric vehicle chargers and 700 parking spaces.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
The majority of Duff’s footwear was comprised of white leather, which sat in contrast to three black stripes on the side, an Adidas signature.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 22 Aug. 2026

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