1
as in different
being not of the same kind
she seems to alternate between two distinctive hairstyles
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as in distinct
serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group
the distinctive odor of a barnyard
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Recent Examples of distinctive
Article Zina Outdoor Counter Stool $199 Article Warmer weather calls for al fresco meals, and this indigo blue bar stool from Article can bring a distinctive hue to the rest of your outdoor palette.
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Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
These are the type of stories that have long helped make the modern US military so distinctive.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
Now, Robbins is using his whip-smart humor and distinctive social media persona to address a very real problem: the diaper crisis.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
Maldito’s distinctive take on femininity is applied to the boots, with a wavy bow adorning the shaft.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
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Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
These are the type of stories that have long helped make the modern US military so distinctive.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
Now, Robbins is using his whip-smart humor and distinctive social media persona to address a very real problem: the diaper crisis.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
Maldito’s distinctive take on femininity is applied to the boots, with a wavy bow adorning the shaft.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinctive
Adjective
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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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There is a distinct difference between the two eras.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Within such simulations, there will be three distinct participant groups: 1.—
Ivan Shvaichenko,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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PrideFest 2025 is packed with incredible entertainment, diverse vendors, and family-friendly activities.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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After the show ended, many cast members pursued diverse paths in acting, directing, and even politics, each carrying a piece of the show's legacy with them.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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However, each object is characteristic of its community, made with different varieties of flint and in a particular shape.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
5 June 2025
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This inherent volatility is characteristic of emerging technologies but represents a significant hurdle for widespread adoption.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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This choice allows the plants to make maximum use of the soil's water and nutrients resources, particularly important in the poor soils and arid climates typical of Apulia.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Ordinarily, between 1,700 and 2,000 job orders are posted during a typical day shift, and between 1,100 and 1,400 are posted during a standard night shift.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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“Distinctive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinctive. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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