as in distinctiveness
the quality or state of being different
from an early age he could sense that there was an otherness about him—he was somehow different from the other kids
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Recent Examples of otherness
Given how crucial football is to Saudi Arabia’s ‘Vision 2030 strategy’, moving there would jeopardise his sense of ‘otherness’ and become an extension of the state’s machinery.
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Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
The music itched with palpable otherness, from the experience of a Black art-school kid hailing from Stone Mountain, Georgia, and recklessly lumbered with the intention of redefining Black male cool.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 24 July 2024
The two find solidarity in a shared sense of otherness, and see their mutual queerness as something to love rather than something to fear.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 12 June 2024
It’s also suggested that the lack of safe spaces outside of work (where for many minorities racial and social inequalities are most felt) and home have contributed to feelings of isolation and otherness amongst young Black people.
—L'oréal Blackett, refinery29.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
The music itched with palpable otherness, from the experience of a Black art-school kid hailing from Stone Mountain, Georgia, and recklessly lumbered with the intention of redefining Black male cool.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 24 July 2024
The two find solidarity in a shared sense of otherness, and see their mutual queerness as something to love rather than something to fear.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 12 June 2024
It’s also suggested that the lack of safe spaces outside of work (where for many minorities racial and social inequalities are most felt) and home have contributed to feelings of isolation and otherness amongst young Black people.
—L'oréal Blackett, refinery29.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for otherness
Noun
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The big difference between the chambers’ previous roles and the new alliance is that the formerly separate chambers were mostly focused on events, networking and business education, the FAQ page said.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Within these top five, the researchers saw large differences in the magnitude of that growth.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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But Duffy, charged with overseeing the country's transportation projects and policies, also criticized diversity and hiring initiatives on Sunday.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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While investigators were just getting started on investigating the cause of a midair collision near Reagan National Airport between an Army helicopter and a jetliner, Trump began speculating that federal diversity and inclusion efforts were somehow to blame.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Streaming may have collapsed the distinction between TV and film, but each is a distinctive form.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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The prestigious distinction comes right as Restaurant Constance is celebrating its second anniversary, and Your Farms Your Table’s work is expanding to serve others in ways that feed his passions, as well as people in need.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Natural teeth, by contrast, don’t need to be drilled and are instead tethered to the jaw via ligament tissues, which can, in theory, reduce the risk of jaw damage down the line.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
7 Feb. 2025
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Among retirees ages 74 and 75, by contrast, 45% reported at least $3,000 in monthly spending.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Otherness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherness. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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