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to understand or point out the difference in
it was hard at first to differentiate between the two styles of music
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Recent Examples of differentiated
Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
This archetype has been around as long as storytelling itself, but it’s actually made up of several highly differentiated sub-archetypes.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
Custom chips optimized for physical AI with differentiated power profiles and compute pathways will be essential as robots and wearables proliferate.
—John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Against that backdrop, FastWave Medical used 2025 to make uncommon progress for an early-stage company, advancing not one but two differentiated IVL platforms — a rare pace in a field where progress often spans years.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026
In other words, any volatility could spell opportunity for investors with a differentiated view.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Vehicles that were approved under earlier standards will be placed under differentiated transition arrangements, which in most cases extend the compliance deadline to July 1, 2027.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2025
The Louvre is not the only French site to have recently unveiled differentiated pricing for EU/Non-EU residents, either.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2025
Now, it's got a sub-brand that's focused on more niche innovations for people who want more differentiated devices – and its first flagship product is quite something.
—New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2025
Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
This stock has differentiated itself from the rest of the cybersecurity cohort, including Club holding Palo Alto Networks.
—Paulina Likos,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
Most sources believe that the Saks, Neiman’s and Bergdorf nameplates will be retained, while Horchow could be sold off, though Neiman’s and Saks must be sharply differentiated.
—Footwear News, 14 Jan. 2026
Hind’s audio was differentiated in green font.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025
As for Goldstein and Daley, the two have shown a knack for delivering scripts with new and fresh takes on existing IP while also adding a fun and lightness that differentiated them from other films in the franchise.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025
One big thing that has always differentiated them is my voice.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 12 Nov. 2025
The mute swan is a formidable rival to California’s most common native swan, the much smaller tundra swan, which is also differentiated by its straight neck and black beak.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Acute cystitis can be differentiated with a urine culture (used to isolate and identify bacteria).
—Md Published, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Judges can address this by actively managing calendars, using differentiated case management tools, and prioritizing hearings to move cases forward while ensuring due process.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
This archetype has been around as long as storytelling itself, but it’s actually made up of several highly differentiated sub-archetypes.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
Custom chips optimized for physical AI with differentiated power profiles and compute pathways will be essential as robots and wearables proliferate.
—John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Against that backdrop, FastWave Medical used 2025 to make uncommon progress for an early-stage company, advancing not one but two differentiated IVL platforms — a rare pace in a field where progress often spans years.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026
In other words, any volatility could spell opportunity for investors with a differentiated view.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Vehicles that were approved under earlier standards will be placed under differentiated transition arrangements, which in most cases extend the compliance deadline to July 1, 2027.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2025
The Louvre is not the only French site to have recently unveiled differentiated pricing for EU/Non-EU residents, either.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2025
Now, it's got a sub-brand that's focused on more niche innovations for people who want more differentiated devices – and its first flagship product is quite something.
—New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2025
Verb
These are placed in P6 cell culture dishes and differentiated by an orbital shaker.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
This stock has differentiated itself from the rest of the cybersecurity cohort, including Club holding Palo Alto Networks.
—Paulina Likos,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
Most sources believe that the Saks, Neiman’s and Bergdorf nameplates will be retained, while Horchow could be sold off, though Neiman’s and Saks must be sharply differentiated.
—Footwear News, 14 Jan. 2026
Hind’s audio was differentiated in green font.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025
As for Goldstein and Daley, the two have shown a knack for delivering scripts with new and fresh takes on existing IP while also adding a fun and lightness that differentiated them from other films in the franchise.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025
One big thing that has always differentiated them is my voice.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 12 Nov. 2025
The mute swan is a formidable rival to California’s most common native swan, the much smaller tundra swan, which is also differentiated by its straight neck and black beak.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Acute cystitis can be differentiated with a urine culture (used to isolate and identify bacteria).
—Md Published, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differentiated
Adjective
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While others focus on urban shuttles, Helix is built for single-person recreation, short-hop travel and specialized missions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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At Val di Fiemme, athletes will also be ski jumping off steep, specialized ramps — and both cross-country skiing and ski jumping in the Nordic combined.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2026
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Over the years, the Boca Raton location distinguished itself by leaning heavily into social media.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Felipe and Letizia distinguished themselves during the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin by cheering on the Spanish alpine skiing team in the official uniform despite the intense cold and copious snowfall.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Daryanani also noted that Apple’s recently reported revenue and EPS (earnings per share) for the December quarter exceeded expectations, with the company delivering better-than-expected gross margin, driven by limited memory impact and robust Services growth.—
TipRanks,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Currently, the electronic skin only covers limited surface areas.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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In the Texas case, by contrast, the DOJ had argued a lower court got it wrong when ruling the new Texas map likely discriminated against racial minorities by diluting the voting power of Hispanic and Black Texans.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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California Republicans sued immediately after the election, saying that the new maps discriminated on the basis of race.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Four small planes were diverted by the Air Force after breaching restricted airspace around the stadium, but the aircraft were never considered threats.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Simons is an unrestricted free agent after the season, and Ivey is a restricted one.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Officials said the project could benefit the salamander by reconnecting habitat areas that have been separated by erosion.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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The living and sleeping areas can be separated by a curtain, giving the feeling of a two-bedroom suite.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But alas, as those packages pile up outside your apartment door, the boxes inevitably contain a plethora of lulus and turkeys, things that barely fit or flatter you, made of fabric whose cheesiness could not be discerned from the AI photos on the internet.—
Lynn Yaeger,
Vogue,
11 Oct. 2025
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Guests discerned that their experiences were better at specific races, and attendance numbers fluctuated across the seasons.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Differentiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differentiated. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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