as in differentiated
to understand or point out the difference in
those philistines who seemingly cannot secern artistic depiction of the nude from blatant pornography
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The wrap varieties are differentiated by the sauce, which comes in classic, spicy, or blackened Ranch flavors.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026 -
Founded in 2021 by former OpenAI researchers, the company initially differentiated itself through an emphasis on AI safety and alignment.—
TrueBridge Capital,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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They are most easily distinguished by looking at the base of the plant—citronella grass has a reddish color, while lemongrass is entirely green.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
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Year after year, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have distinguished themselves as enduring beauty and fashion icons.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
13 June 2026
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“Secerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secerned. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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