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as in differentiates
to understand or point out the difference in
even at such a young age, he could distinguish the calls of various birds
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as in characterizes
to be an important feature of
a collection of recipes distinguished by their ease and simplicity
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as in identifies
to find out or establish the identity of
learned at an early age to distinguish the sound of a piano in an orchestra
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as in notices
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
could barely distinguish the garden gate through the mist
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as in classifies
to arrange or assign according to type
on the exam we were asked to distinguish the specimens by acidity
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Recent Examples of distinguishes
Andaz filled a niche by providing approachable luxury that distinguishes itself from the competition.
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Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
That dedication to producing top-caliber boats will be critical as Chris-Craft distinguishes itself in the wake-surf market, which is mostly driven by quality.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
As noted above, the thing about walking pneumonia that distinguishes it from traditional pneumonia is the relative mildness of the symptoms.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
What distinguishes the water at Khoja Obi Garm, a sanatorium in Tajikistan’s craggy Hissar Mountain Range, is that it’s naturally infused with radon, a radioactive gas produced by the decay of radioactive substances in soil, rocks and groundwater.
—Valerie Hopkins, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Unlike all other laws, the second law distinguishes between time running forward and backwards.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
And only Williams could get away with telling his life story through the unique lens of a chimpanzee, a truly unexpected perspective that distinguishes this biopic from others.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
But the fact that Gi-hun hasn’t killed distinguishes him from many who feel comfortable doing so within the Games, as well as the guards and Front Man who regularly put an end to desperate people’s lives.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 20 Dec. 2024
YouTube’s one-stop shop format distinguishes YouTube from competitors, Luria explained.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
That dedication to producing top-caliber boats will be critical as Chris-Craft distinguishes itself in the wake-surf market, which is mostly driven by quality.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
As noted above, the thing about walking pneumonia that distinguishes it from traditional pneumonia is the relative mildness of the symptoms.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
What distinguishes the water at Khoja Obi Garm, a sanatorium in Tajikistan’s craggy Hissar Mountain Range, is that it’s naturally infused with radon, a radioactive gas produced by the decay of radioactive substances in soil, rocks and groundwater.
—Valerie Hopkins, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Unlike all other laws, the second law distinguishes between time running forward and backwards.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
And only Williams could get away with telling his life story through the unique lens of a chimpanzee, a truly unexpected perspective that distinguishes this biopic from others.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
But the fact that Gi-hun hasn’t killed distinguishes him from many who feel comfortable doing so within the Games, as well as the guards and Front Man who regularly put an end to desperate people’s lives.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 20 Dec. 2024
YouTube’s one-stop shop format distinguishes YouTube from competitors, Luria explained.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinguishes
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That’s what differentiates an NFL tank job from another sport.—
Mike D. Sykes,
For The Win,
30 Dec. 2024
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What differentiates those who endure?—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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The result is a balance between functionality and style, which also characterizes his work as a fashion designer.—
Iñaki Laguardia,
Architectural Digest,
24 Dec. 2024
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The guide characterizes Cariño as a Mexican and contemporary restaurant, where Chef Norman Fenton’s team offers a tasting menu of tacos with a modernist approach.—
Ahmed Ali Akbar,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Dec. 2024
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This ensures clear communication, identifies potential blockers and aligns teams on deliverables.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The report identifies YouTube (excluding China), Meta, TikTok operator ByteDance and Chinese platforms as key drivers in the UGC/social segment.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2025
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Similarly, the International Monetary Fund classifies the positions expressed by member states during board meetings for up to seven years.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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The government typically classifies border protection, medical care, air traffic control, law enforcement, and power grid maintenance as essential.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Dec. 2024
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Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Interestingly enough, the house also sees an uptick in attendance during the summer months; Kinney notes that people from Pittsburgh, Detroit and Cincinnati often work in a visit while in town to see their home baseball teams face off against the Cleveland Guardians.—
Annie Zaleski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
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But that’s not true of the Echo Show, which smartly relegates the screen to secondary importance.—
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy,
The Verge,
22 Nov. 2024
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The move relegates Miller Moss to a reserve role after nine uneven starts this season.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Nov. 2024
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The two teams meet Friday, and the betting spread separates them by only a few points — with OU as the close favorite.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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What separates the most successful retailers from those that go bankrupt?—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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At the heart of this initiative is a sophisticated zoning system that categorizes AI applications based on their risk and complexity.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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The act categorizes drugs based on their potential for abuse, addiction and medical use.—
Jeanine Santucci,
The Courier-Journal,
30 Apr. 2024
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