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as in differentiates
to understand or point out the difference in
even at such a young age, he could distinguish the calls of various birds
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2
as in characterizes
to be an important feature of
a collection of recipes distinguished by their ease and simplicity
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as in identifies
to find out or establish the identity of
learned at an early age to distinguish the sound of a piano in an orchestra
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as in notices
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
could barely distinguish the garden gate through the mist
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as in classifies
to arrange or assign according to type
on the exam we were asked to distinguish the specimens by acidity
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Recent Examples of distinguishes
El Secreto de Rosita distinguishes itself from nearby competitors by housing Nabiha, a separate restaurant dedicated to serving Palestinian cuisine.
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2025
The comma also distinguishes how an ingredient is measured.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
This quadruple bottom line — the minimum viable complexity for regenerative development — distinguishes prosocial AI from its more narrowly focused predecessors, which are still the central ambition of most countries.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
What distinguishes her work is her ability to translate brain maps into practical strategies for daily life.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
What distinguishes two states is not closeness to realization or a workable pathway to success but a long record of failure that ended in death, desolation, and despair.
—Hussein Agha, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
Built for Speed and Excitement The Avata 2 distinguishes itself from DJI's other camera drones in a few key ways.
—PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
That’s how Glander’s 3D aesthetic distinguishes itself from the humdrum designs of most big-budget CG animation.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 8 Aug. 2025
Double plating distinguishes a special dish.
—Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2025
The comma also distinguishes how an ingredient is measured.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
This quadruple bottom line — the minimum viable complexity for regenerative development — distinguishes prosocial AI from its more narrowly focused predecessors, which are still the central ambition of most countries.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
What distinguishes her work is her ability to translate brain maps into practical strategies for daily life.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
What distinguishes two states is not closeness to realization or a workable pathway to success but a long record of failure that ended in death, desolation, and despair.
—Hussein Agha, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
Built for Speed and Excitement The Avata 2 distinguishes itself from DJI's other camera drones in a few key ways.
—PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
That’s how Glander’s 3D aesthetic distinguishes itself from the humdrum designs of most big-budget CG animation.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 8 Aug. 2025
Double plating distinguishes a special dish.
—Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinguishes
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Built with specific abilities for advanced underwater exploration, Deep Emerald features a 600-meter fiber optic tether that differentiates it from other ROVs and allows the device to reach Lake Tahoe’s deepest points.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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However, the base stands apart, with a giant canister in the middle of its body that clearly differentiates it from its rectangular predecessors.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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The title that has become attached to the painting over time curiously characterizes the Virgin Mary by the fruit, perhaps in recognition of her chastity, especially when considered in the context of Persephone’s myth.—
Demir Alp,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Aug. 2025
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Sure, rum is often identified with the sunny beaches and tropical climate that characterizes most of its places of origin.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Set up with a post-credits scene at the end of War, this film finds the League investigating the death of an entire American nuclear submarine crew, which Wonder Woman identifies as the work of warriors from Atlantis.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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The test identifies over 120 allergens, including food intolerances, environmental triggers, and household irritants.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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The algorithm notices patterns and rewards reliable creators with better reach.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Watson notices Ringo’s loyalty in the smallest moments.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Saffir‒Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale (SSHWS) classifies hurricanes—western hemisphere tropical cyclones that exceed the intensities of tropical depressions and tropical storms—into five categories, distinguished by the intensities of their sustained winds.—
Miriam Toews
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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Once the invoices arrive in De Agostini’s inbox as attachments, AI classifies the documents before extracting and validating the data.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Gitlab also now sees full-year revenue of between $936 million and $942 million, while analysts had estimated $941 million, per LSEG.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Without his braces, Butt-Head sees the world and himself in a whole new light.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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By stopping in 1957, the retelling falsely relegates educational inequality to the past.—
Time,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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But that’s not true of the Echo Show, which smartly relegates the screen to secondary importance.—
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy,
The Verge,
22 Nov. 2024
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On Greenwich Street, Winters spots a Bernese mountain dog named Pepper.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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The agency added that anyone in Maine who spots the lizard shouldn't approach the reptile; instead, contact the Old Town Police Department, so the animal can be captured safely.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Distinguishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinguishes. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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