as in distinction
the state of being kept distinct
the discreteness of the sonnets is given visual emphasis by having each one on a separate page
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The film carries a further distinction as one of the first war features shot entirely in Bali.
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It is earned through transparency, verification, and a clear distinction between fact, inference, and speculation.
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If religion is corrupted by breaking down the wall of separation, much the same is true of the state.
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The floorplan is arranged with a clear separation between the living areas and private sleeping quarters of the home.
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In May, the EEOC filed a discrimination lawsuit against the New York Times alleging discrimination against a white male employee, which the Times has rejected as politically motivated.
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Calling for reinstatement of the team, the group said the school’s decision was based on false information and amounted to gender discrimination under Title IX.
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“Discreteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreteness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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