as in distinguishes
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 differentiates
But the scope of AI creators’ inquiry is expanding beyond the humanities and human philosophizing to deeper spiritual questions of what differentiates wisdom from intelligence or factual knowledge from how character is molded.
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The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
In the accessible luxury bridal segment, Olivia Bottega differentiates itself through made-to-order production, customization, convertible designs, and a growing wholesale network that allows brides to experience the collection both online and in bridal salons.
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Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
This is what differentiates it from the Ferraris, the Astons, and so forth.
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Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
24 June 2026
What follows is not a best-of list, but an examination into why the cheesesteak has become an important part of the city and what differentiates the best-known from one another.
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Siafa Lewis,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
What differentiates them from one another?
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Lorinda Toledo,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Also, Johanna receives a pretty cool glow-up in the finale, with dramatic make-up and a costume that differentiates this monumental match from her earlier, less prestigious performances.
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Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
What differentiates misophonia from simply wanting to snatch that bag of chips away from your crunching housemate?
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Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
What differentiates BrazeAI is the intelligence layer embedded directly into customer engagement.
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Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
In the accessible luxury bridal segment, Olivia Bottega differentiates itself through made-to-order production, customization, convertible designs, and a growing wholesale network that allows brides to experience the collection both online and in bridal salons.
—
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
This is what differentiates it from the Ferraris, the Astons, and so forth.
—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
24 June 2026
What follows is not a best-of list, but an examination into why the cheesesteak has become an important part of the city and what differentiates the best-known from one another.
—
Siafa Lewis,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
What differentiates them from one another?
—
Lorinda Toledo,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Also, Johanna receives a pretty cool glow-up in the finale, with dramatic make-up and a costume that differentiates this monumental match from her earlier, less prestigious performances.
—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
What differentiates misophonia from simply wanting to snatch that bag of chips away from your crunching housemate?
—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
What differentiates BrazeAI is the intelligence layer embedded directly into customer engagement.
—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differentiates
distinguishes
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Kelce spotlighting Swift’s intelligence A true golden retriever boyfriend distinguishes himself by appreciating his partner’s smarts.
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What distinguishes Union County from a standard addiction narrative is that Poulter and Centineo are flanked by nonactors, the overall effect hovering somewhere between fiction and nonfiction.
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