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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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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
Pack argued that quality is precisely what distinguishes his film from modern, perhaps more politicized documentaries on Najaf and Fallujah.
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
Liu distinguishes between different forms of industry validation.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
But the recent debut definitely distinguishes itself a little from the typical oversized American white trailer box splashed with generic swoosh graphics.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
The program distinguishes itself by offering in-person access to hotel operations.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Sanoë distinguishes itself from the Ralph Laurens and Burberrys of the world through its emphasis on small-scale production and sustainability.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
At least, not an idea that at all distinguishes itself amid the film’s onslaught of tropes.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
All of this with the romantic signature that distinguishes him.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
And if our home prices and our rents are so high that those people cannot afford to live here, then what distinguishes us from Jupiter Beach or Stuart or Naples?
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
Liu distinguishes between different forms of industry validation.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
But the recent debut definitely distinguishes itself a little from the typical oversized American white trailer box splashed with generic swoosh graphics.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
The program distinguishes itself by offering in-person access to hotel operations.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Sanoë distinguishes itself from the Ralph Laurens and Burberrys of the world through its emphasis on small-scale production and sustainability.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
At least, not an idea that at all distinguishes itself amid the film’s onslaught of tropes.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
All of this with the romantic signature that distinguishes him.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
And if our home prices and our rents are so high that those people cannot afford to live here, then what distinguishes us from Jupiter Beach or Stuart or Naples?
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinguishes
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In addition to interior and exterior walls, the machine also creates a slab foundation and footings, Henry said, which differentiates it from other printer designs.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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What differentiates the vehicles is their length.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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The next step was to search for the higher-energy release of energy that stellar physicists believe characterizes the frequent CMEs from young stars.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Protest organizers have trained thousands in de-escalation techniques and have promised the day will be safe, even as political rhetoric characterizes demonstrators as being aligned with terrorist forces.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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For example, emotion AI (when AI identifies human emotions) can help people with difficulty identifying emotions make sense of their meeting partners on video conferencing platforms like Zoom.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Álvarez specifically identifies Colombian President Duque and former President Alvaro Uribe as having knowledge of a secret meeting at a Marriott Hotel in Bogota where discussions included combating the ELN.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Joe notices the signs while filming the audience with his camera.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the midst of the run, fighting physical exhaustion and psychological trauma, Eve notices she is being pursued by an unknown runner in white who is closing in on her.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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The ratings group classifies 17 Republican Senate seats as solid Republican, with only two likely Republican and one as leans Republican.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Aid organizations say the reasoning appears to be used to refer to a wide variety of comments the Israeli government classifies as antisemitic.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
21 Oct. 2025
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Microsoft, which celebrated its 50th birthday in April, now sees opportunities to boost its governance.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Despite a local Taiwanese series that covered similar territory, OMG co-founder and CEO Steve Chicorel sees opportunity rather than obstacle.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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For children, Arizona consistently ranks below the national average for preventive dental visits.—
Sixteen Ramos,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Dallas ranks 31st in both yards and points allowed per game this season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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As a train barrels toward her near the final moments of the video, Perry spots a daisy on the tracks — seemingly a nod to her daughter — and dodges disaster.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Rene Lima, a grower in Chicago who is set to inaugurate a cannabis education platform for Spanish-speaking seniors, spots a clear and promising pathway for DEI.—
Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Distinguishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinguishes. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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