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as in differentiates
to understand or point out the difference in
even at such a young age, he could distinguish the calls of various birds
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as in characterizes
to be an important feature of
a collection of recipes distinguished by their ease and simplicity
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as in identifies
to find out or establish the identity of
learned at an early age to distinguish the sound of a piano in an orchestra
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as in notices
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
could barely distinguish the garden gate through the mist
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as in classifies
to arrange or assign according to type
on the exam we were asked to distinguish the specimens by acidity
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Recent Examples of distinguishes
And this minimal processing is what distinguishes whole grain pasta from traditional white or refined pasta, which is typically made from refined wheat flour that has been stripped of the bran and germ.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Oak adds baking spices and light tannins, while the underlying barley contributes a nutty, slightly rustic depth that distinguishes it from more traditional single malts.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
This vivid vocabulary of ineloquence is what distinguishes Rodriguez’s play in a contemporary landscape that’s full of writers tackling similar subject matter.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 May 2026
That framework, Yeon says, distinguishes Korean commercial cinema from other markets.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
What distinguishes Mannering’s approach is an emphasis on continuity and curation.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
TiVo software distinguishes between first-run episodes and reruns when scheduling recordings.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
What distinguishes it from other public beaches is its unique historical roots.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
Such candor is a quality that distinguishes French athletes from their American counterparts.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Oak adds baking spices and light tannins, while the underlying barley contributes a nutty, slightly rustic depth that distinguishes it from more traditional single malts.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
This vivid vocabulary of ineloquence is what distinguishes Rodriguez’s play in a contemporary landscape that’s full of writers tackling similar subject matter.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 May 2026
That framework, Yeon says, distinguishes Korean commercial cinema from other markets.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
What distinguishes Mannering’s approach is an emphasis on continuity and curation.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
TiVo software distinguishes between first-run episodes and reruns when scheduling recordings.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
What distinguishes it from other public beaches is its unique historical roots.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
Such candor is a quality that distinguishes French athletes from their American counterparts.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinguishes
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This differentiates it vastly from typical outlet shopping excursions and tourist traps.—
Cristine Fiorentino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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The proactive nature of AI agents is what differentiates them from chatbots, and that has also led to some anxieties about the technology's power.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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In the past couple of decades, however, Czernowin has deëmphasized the frantic gesturing that characterizes so much latter-day modernism.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Wilson’s approach to public life clearly has an element of what professional wrestlers call kayfabe—the winking, performative trollishness that now characterizes the online right.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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While the city identifies it as a major commercial corridor, the last large-scale development — a series of hotels — came 10 years ago, City Manager Paul Kramer told the City Council on Monday.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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The accompanying wall label identifies the dress as a 2025 edition of the original 2023 design, although only Hadari is credited as its creator.—
Lilyanna D'Amato,
ARTnews.com,
13 May 2026
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Production designer Christopher Glass matches that vibrancy with such fantastical details as a rolling ball of stressors, bills, and eviction notices that only Velvet Gang leader Corvette (Keke Palmer) sees.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
23 May 2026
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During the search for the portrait, Pete notices that his hand has begun to fade.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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The Controlled Substances Act classifies drugs from Schedule I to Schedule V based on their potential for abuse, addictiveness and medical use.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Armstrong reported the directive explicitly classifies the approval of municipal ordinances as nonpartisan political activity — a category the directive does not prohibit military members from engaging in.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Major medical groups generally support gender-affirming care for children with ongoing gender dysphoria – distress caused by the difference between a person’s internal sense of gender and the way the world sees them.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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Cegielski also sees those retailers that offer the best value and discounts as being most aggressive in rolling out new stores.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Flint, Michigan, once closely linked with the auto industry, ranks as the nation's most affordable real estate market, according to a new analysis from WalletHub.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Colombia ranks second, offering a mix of lively cities and a relatively low cost of living.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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The brands that win are the ones where the audience spots the tension first.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The uncanny vision is made even eerier when Hoop spots her late mother dragging her five children through the human tide.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
19 May 2026
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“Distinguishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinguishes. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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