diacritical

variants also diacritic

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Recent Examples of diacritical Attendees learn multisyllabic Hawaiian words and the diacritical marks that are a key feature of the language, says Kaʻaiʻōhelo McAfee-Torco, the property’s cultural leader. Hannah Selinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2024 And diacritical marks aren't permitted in California though there has been legislation introduced recently to change this. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 29 Jan. 2024 Editor’s note: Chron recognizes the importance of diacritical marks in the Hawaiian language. Lori A. May, Chron, 19 Mar. 2023 As a result, the Calligrapher.ai handwriting synthesis model is heavily tuned toward English-language writing, and people on Hacker News have reported trouble reproducing diacritical marks that are commonly found in other languages. Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 26 Jan. 2023 Sometimes, but not always, the vowels are indicated by diacritical marks. Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 18 Nov. 2021 The diacritical marks help readers distinguish between words that would otherwise look identical. Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2021 Both systems can be supplemented with diacritical marks that modify pronunciation and meaning. The Economist, 3 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diacritical
Adjective
  • Police released several images of the shooter in which he can be seen wearing a dark-colored jacket with a hood over his head, a black facemask, black-and-white sneakers and a distinctive gray backpack.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Use handwritten envelopes or add festive elements, like wax seals or sparkling liners, for a refined and distinctive look.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Players can redecorate their homes with a build mode not too dissimilar from that in Fortnite Battle Royale.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • This would not be dissimilar to police intelligence centers, commonly referred to as Real-Time Crime Centers.
    Thomas Brewster, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The need for innovative and comprehensive solutions that alleviate the stress around planning, packing, labeling, traveling, and settling is evident, especially with the average American moving 11.7 times in a lifetime – every instance posing different challenges.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The 2025 class will pursue their studies at 13 different institutions across the UK, ranging from Oxford, Cambridge and Edinburgh, to the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The framework integrates data, automation, and AI as a centralized platform, consolidating disparate data sources to enable seamless access and analysis for healthcare providers.
    Steve McDowell, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • As solo artists, these guys hail from disparate geographic scenes—AyooLii is from Milwaukee, POLO PERKS <3<3<3 is from Harlem, and FearDorian is from Atlanta.
    Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Six diverse political and ethnic groups now claim territory.
    Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
  • From the tranquil beaches of the Maldives to the vibrant cultural landscape of Bhutan, these destinations offer a diverse range of experiences that go beyond a typical vacation.
    Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Arsenal made overtures and given other interest around him, Villa regarded his acquisition a significant coup.
    Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The movie is constructed like a visual scrap quilt made in a meticulous and orderly fashion, sometimes focusing on Elwood's life in the '60s and other times flashing forward to the near-present day.
    Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The likelihood of giving birth to nonidentical twins three times in a row is very low, said Angela Silber, the doctor who delivered Alarcon’s latest twins via C-section last month after seeing that one of the babies was in a breech position.
    Washington Post, Washington Post, 6 May 2022
  • Started in 2018 by British public health researcher Tim Spector, the study has followed more than 1,100 mostly healthy adults in the U.S. and Britain, including hundreds of identical and nonidentical twins.
    Anahad O’Connor New York Times, Star Tribune, 28 Jan. 2021
Adjective
  • This leads to a more distinct and deliberate use of the landscape.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Earl Grey Martini Quickly infusing vodka with earl grey tea bags creates a distinct floral foundation for this fun (and caffeinated) take on a martini.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 19 Dec. 2024

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“Diacritical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diacritical. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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