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as in different
being not of the same kind
two distinct approaches to the same problem
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as in unmistakable
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
a person with a distinct Scottish accent
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as in specific
of a particular or exact sort
I left distinct instructions that my books were not to be touched
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as in distinctive
serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group
one of the distinct traits of a preliterate society
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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 distinct
The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 28 May 2025
This new study looked into the long lineage of these distinct bed bug populations.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 28 May 2025
One of the most effective ways to do this is by specializing in client segments with distinct financial needs, values, and life experiences.
—Jason Katz, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Its distinct big band sound and rhythms attracted both young and old on Friday night including Haitian konpa fans pushing walkers.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 May 2025
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With childhood increasingly recognized as a distinct stage of life and education in the later nineteenth century, school texts and children’s books were one way to suggest to children a certain sort of morality and social grounding.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 28 May 2025
This new study looked into the long lineage of these distinct bed bug populations.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 28 May 2025
One of the most effective ways to do this is by specializing in client segments with distinct financial needs, values, and life experiences.
—Jason Katz, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Its distinct big band sound and rhythms attracted both young and old on Friday night including Haitian konpa fans pushing walkers.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinct
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Young, a British Columbia native who played for three different colleges and spent seven seasons in the minors before playing for the Doosan Bears in South Korea last season, hit his fourth career Major League homer and his first since September 2009 with the Chicago Cubs.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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But Mbappe chose to distance himself from that debate and his opening season was different to Ronaldo’s.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Beyond the physical abuse, Cassie endured a steady drumbeat of insidious threats that sent an unmistakable message: the violence could escalate at any moment.—
Lauren Hersh,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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The unmistakable message: in Welch’s House of Representatives, Democratic moderates who think for themselves and question their own party’s orthodoxies are unwelcome.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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The organization has demanded that the Channel 4 board of directors publish specific proposals to substantiate claims that indies will ultimately benefit from this restructuring.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 May 2025
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By continually adapting to each user’s specific needs, Dysolve’s AI not only identifies these errors but also actively retrains the brain, enhancing the user’s capacity to process and interpret language.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The animal has a long tail and distinctive tufts of soft hair.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Their selection always includes highly sophisticated and distinctive films that have broadened my cinematic horizons.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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Her book, Perfect Day Chicago, which highlights the Windy City’s diverse neighborhoods, was just published.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Streaming music services make listening convenient thanks to their vast catalogs, diverse playlists, and expansive device compatibility.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2025
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But in terms of the excitement and electricity, the parallels between Verlander and Skubal are obvious.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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AccuWeather senior meteorologist Tom Kines told Newsweek the most obvious impact from the smoke would be hazy skies, which could contribute to visually beautiful sunrises and sunsets in the affected areas.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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So when most kids were enrolling in third grade, Alisa was enrolled in community college, as a special student, in spring 2023.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Monday is when scheduled events at the cemetery include a concert by the United States Marine Band and the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters, a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and a parade of colors by Veterans’ organizations and remarks from special guests.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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But what really makes A View to a Kill sing are the baddies, starting at the top with the Nazi-bred, ex-KGB, genetically altered microchip tycoon, horse breeder, and airship enthusiast Max Zorin, played with characteristic flamboyance by Walken.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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In March 2025, Colossal unveiled its woolly mouse, engineered to carry genes for the mammoth's characteristic thick, golden coat and accelerated fat metabolism.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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“Distinct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinct. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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