as in distinctness
the quality or state of being different
the pronounced distinctiveness of his style of playing the violin
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Noun
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The difference primarily is in the attitudes of Republicans, Jackson said of societal shifts reflected in the data.—
Adriel Bettelheim,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025 -
The big difference between this M4 and the one in all the other Macs is that the Air still doesn't include an active cooling fan.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As 2025 began and the Trump Administration began cracking down on diversity measures in the government, Target dialed down its diversity, equity and inclusion goals, sending its reputational score down again.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Iconic Architecture in Puglia Photo: Getty Images Often referred to as the heel of Italy’s boot, Puglia is a landscape of raw beauty and intense diversity (just look to its rocky coastlines, ancient olive groves, and quiet countrysides for proof).—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But recently, two experts have made a cogent distinction.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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With 273 career home runs and 916 RBIs, all those All-Star games and that World Series MVP distinction and five Gold Gloves and five Silver Slugger awards, Perez has amassed the makings of a candidacy for the National Baseball Hall of Fame — where George Brett resides as the only primary Royal.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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In contrast, those who focus on avoidance goals—trying to prevent conflict or minimize discomfort—struggle with stress communication and experience more relationship problems.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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In contrast, data from the University of California, Berkeley, shows that in the U.S., life expectancy during the same year was significantly higher—65 years for men and 71 years for women.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Distinctiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinctiveness. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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