distinctness

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinctness
Noun
  • Yet, Farrow, Martin and Vega nail the distinctiveness of being a millennial.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The first Captain America movie used this quality of his well, but his character’s distinctiveness gradually faded in subsequent Marvel entries.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Gallup found no difference in scam victimization rates by age, and experienced professionals have been duped as well.
    — Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The old boy was perfectly reasonable, explaining the difference between federal reimbursement and state reimbursement, and the speed that agencies move on the different levels.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Kwon says this approach encourages diversity, with producers of different ages and backgrounds bringing different tastes into the mix.
    — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Leadership, management and vision; promoting diversity and inclusion.
    — Sonya Thadhani Mughal, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The robot’s withdrawal also prompted discussion about the distinction between demonstrating mobility and sustaining it under demanding conditions.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The distinction matters because, under New York law, falsifying business records isn’t a felony unless it’s done with an intent to commit or conceal a separate crime.
    — Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • By contrast, a conventional lithium-ion battery has two electrodes containing materials that store and release energy.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • That allows for absolute black levels and very strong contrast.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026

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“Distinctness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinctness. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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