secerns

present tense third-person singular of secern
as in differentiates
to understand or point out the difference in those philistines who seemingly cannot secern artistic depiction of the nude from blatant pornography

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  • This strategy not only differentiates them in a crowded market but also helps counteract rising production costs.
    Hugo Kimber, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Assuming the products and services do what they are supposed to do and meet their customers’ needs, what differentiates them from competitors is experience.
    Shep Hyken, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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  • Double plating distinguishes a special dish.
    Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Every year the prize distinguishes one laureate among four French artists or artists living in France and working in plastic or visual arts including installation, video, painting, photography, sculpture or performance.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Secerns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secerns. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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