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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
This steadfast focus not only strengthens the brand’s connection with its audience but also distinguishes it in a crowded entertainment landscape.
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Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
But what distinguishes it is its ability to create an experience that combines the luxury of a hotel with the personalized warmth of a home.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
After all these years, our varied viewpoints have remained constant, but our nation distinguishes itself by its unique strength—the right to express our perspectives freely.
—Jessica Gomez, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The feature that distinguishes all of these titles—or any book worth cherishing—is the surprising experience of reading them.
—The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
Revolutionizing Work Through Specialization ChatGPT Operator distinguishes themselves by performing highly specialized tasks to actively engage with workflows and deliver actionable outcomes.
—Gerui Wang, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
What distinguishes a truly remarkable brand?
—Aliza Knox, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
While critics may label him a skeptic, his acknowledgment of carbon dioxide’s role in global warming distinguishes him from outright deniers.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Bipedalism is the ability to walk upright on two legs, a defining trait of hominins that distinguishes them from other primates.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
But what distinguishes it is its ability to create an experience that combines the luxury of a hotel with the personalized warmth of a home.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
After all these years, our varied viewpoints have remained constant, but our nation distinguishes itself by its unique strength—the right to express our perspectives freely.
—Jessica Gomez, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The feature that distinguishes all of these titles—or any book worth cherishing—is the surprising experience of reading them.
—The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
Revolutionizing Work Through Specialization ChatGPT Operator distinguishes themselves by performing highly specialized tasks to actively engage with workflows and deliver actionable outcomes.
—Gerui Wang, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
What distinguishes a truly remarkable brand?
—Aliza Knox, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
While critics may label him a skeptic, his acknowledgment of carbon dioxide’s role in global warming distinguishes him from outright deniers.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Bipedalism is the ability to walk upright on two legs, a defining trait of hominins that distinguishes them from other primates.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinguishes
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The former focuses on optimization and improving margins while the latter focuses on innovation that differentiates products and drives revenue growth.Jeffrey Hammond, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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This also differentiates it from the Valve Index, the company's previous VR device, which relied on a client computer.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 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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The Tennessee law, adopted in 2023, prohibits young people from using hormones and puberty blockers for gender transition care that most leading medical organizations say are safe and effective, but that the state characterizes as unproven and risky.arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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By one count, about 65% of the Huntington Woods identifies as Jewish.Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
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The other account that shared it, SpaceX Fanclub, makes a similar declaration in its intro section and includes a label in the post's image that identifies it as satirical.Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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This system also classifies the importance of manual or automatic repair and the defect type.Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
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The National Weather Service (NWS) has shared information on what classifies as a blizzard, which are deadly winter storms that combine blowing snow and wind, resulting in extremely limited visibility.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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The Mail app sees new categorization options and more.David Phelan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Posen sees GapStudio almost like a couture house.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 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 tsunami hazard area in Manhattan Beach is essentially limited to the beach and pier on the coastal side of the Strand, the walking-and-biking path that separates the sand from luxury homes.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The story follows a young Mufasa as a great flood separates him from his parents.Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Though officially abolished in 1950, the 2,000-year-old caste system that categorizes Hindus in a social hierarchy at birth still exists in many aspects of life.Esha Mitra, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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The government now categorizes the Gulenists as a terrorist organization, called FETO.Jessie Yeung, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
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