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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Noun
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Right now, the Knicks hover on the edge of that distinction.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
19 Jan. 2025 -
The distinction between a diplomatic negotiator and an intelligence operative is vague in the region, and Mr. Burns’s arrivals and departures could be stealthy.—
Julian E. Barnes,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Zoolander actor told The New York Times in a profile published on Saturday, January 11 that taking his separation from his estranged wife seriously was the key to getting back together.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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On top of that, Atlanta allowed the highest catch percentage to opposing receivers (65.9 percent) and the second-highest wide-open rate (14.9 percent of catches made by a receiver with at least 5 yards of separation), according to FTN Fantasy tracking.—
Josh Kendall,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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The more detailed the profile, the higher the chance of identity theft and potential discrimination in employment and insurance.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
23 Jan. 2025
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The actions, while expected, represent an abrupt about-face for a department that had for the past four years aggressively investigated high-profile instances of violence and systemic discrimination in local law enforcement and government agencies.—
Glenn Thrush,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Discreteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreteness. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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