distinctness

noun

Definition of distinctnessnext
as in distinctiveness
the quality or state of being different the distinctness of Jane Austen's writing makes it easy to recognize on a test

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  1. difference
  2. diversity
  3. distinction
  4. contrast
Noun
  • The difference between CVs and résumés The most obvious difference between CVs and résumés is length.
    Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The difference is largely due to changes in derivative liabilities, gain on sale of mine property, and gain on extinguishment of debt.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of difference
Noun
  • The company remains committed to sustainability and social impact, with initiatives aimed at reducing emissions and promoting diversity and inclusion within its workforce.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Festivals are spaces that celebrate art, cultural diversity, and community, bringing people together.
    Variety, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of diversity
Noun
  • The distinction is important because a felony arrest typically entails more rigid follow-up in court and a higher likelihood of jail detention, while a misdemeanor often ends with a citation and release on the spot.
    Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • To detail how this may be done, Heidegger begins as any good philosopher would, with a distinction.
    Theodore McDarrah, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of distinction
Noun
  • In contrast, restaurant fish followed a clearer, more exploitative trend.
    Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
  • This is in contrast with ‘open’ models, which can be downloaded, modified, and used by anyone for almost any purpose.
    Tharin Pillay, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of contrast
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