as in distinctiveness
the quality or state of being different
from an early age he could sense that there was an otherness about him—he was somehow different from the other kids
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Recent Examples of otherness
There’s a lot of ways to tackle otherness and discrimination.
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2026
While Monster luxuriated in Gein’s unraveling mind, showcasing his otherness with sequences of Gein dancing with spinning chainsaws and posing in his skin suit, Devil in Disguise is all the more effective for emphasizing Gacy’s ability to go unnoticed.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
The film’s queerness extends beyond Palmer’s portrayal of out lesbian Emerald Haywood; in addition to being a commentary on the way the entertainment industry consumes us, Nope is also about otherness.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
Tower of Now acts as a visual lexicon of architectural motifs, inviting viewers to find both familiarity and otherness.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for otherness
Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2026
While Monster luxuriated in Gein’s unraveling mind, showcasing his otherness with sequences of Gein dancing with spinning chainsaws and posing in his skin suit, Devil in Disguise is all the more effective for emphasizing Gacy’s ability to go unnoticed.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
The film’s queerness extends beyond Palmer’s portrayal of out lesbian Emerald Haywood; in addition to being a commentary on the way the entertainment industry consumes us, Nope is also about otherness.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
Tower of Now acts as a visual lexicon of architectural motifs, inviting viewers to find both familiarity and otherness.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for otherness
Noun
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Providing more distinctiveness is Neville’s tagging along for the weekly dinner with the host (Edebiri in this case), Michaels and select cast members, which takes place early in the schedule and at the same Italian restaurant every week.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2026
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Doors opened; doors narrowed again when Jewish distinctiveness reasserted itself, whether through religious observance, Zionism, or simple refusal to disappear.—
Kenneth L. Marcus,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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The difference came down to shot-making.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Adding your mattress to your spring cleaning checklist can make a real difference.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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As the former Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, North America at Warner Bros, Horne has established herself in the industry as a champion of diversity, elevating underrepresented voices.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
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Fitterling, who is widely recognized as one of the few openly gay CEOs of a Fortune 500 company, also won praise for pushing Dow toward greater openness on LGBTQ+ inclusion and diversity.—
Ruth Umoh,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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The distinction may be beside the point for the workers affected.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Until recent years, the NCAA didn’t entertain a distinction because neither player would have been eligible.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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The healthy birthday basket is a noticeable contrast to the treats of yesteryear for Fatou, who has been photographed eating cake throughout the years on her birthday, including on her 58th birthday in 2015.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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The contrast between 2009 and what’s happened over the past 16 months — as the city deals with its biggest budget headaches since Sanders was mayor — is striking.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Otherness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherness. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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