as in characteristic
serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group
a novice birder still learning the distinguishing features of various finches
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as in differentiating
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 characterizing
to be an important feature of
a collection of recipes distinguished by their ease and simplicity
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as in identifying
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 noticing
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 classifying
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 distinguishing
Zareef Hamid, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
One key distinguishing factor is the presence of a fever.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
This could sound geeky, but what is the distinguishing quality of making art?
—Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
In this construct, Christianity is less important as a set of beliefs than as a civilizational marker distinguishing Europe from the Muslim world.
—Remi Adekoya, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2017
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By integrating financial services, companies can offer a more holistic experience, distinguishing themselves from competitors.
—Zareef Hamid, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
One key distinguishing factor is the presence of a fever.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
This could sound geeky, but what is the distinguishing quality of making art?
—Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
In this construct, Christianity is less important as a set of beliefs than as a civilizational marker distinguishing Europe from the Muslim world.
—Remi Adekoya, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinguishing
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During the appearance, Biden made a characteristic effort at personal connection.Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024
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He was reportedly discovered by an employee of Russia's foreign intelligence agency, the SVR, with injuries characteristic of a fall.Harriet Marsden, The Week UK, theweek, 22 Oct. 2024
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Due to a loophole in federal law, these types of compressed air guns, shooting small projectiles made of metal, are allowed to look completely realistic without any differentiating marks.Cait Bladt, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
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The latest innovation in artificial intelligence has made podcasting easier, but made differentiating between humans and artificial intelligence harder.Abby Wilson, theweek, 1 Oct. 2024
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Based on my experience leading a web design and digital marketing agency, here are my tips for identifying the keywords that can help customers find you.Anthony Savino, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The labeling process involves identifying and categorizing your thoughts to gain some emotional distance and clarity.Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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One way of classifying AI techniques is on a continuum of how these techniques are designed and operate.Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
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An everyday use for it might be classifying lots of images based on things contained within them.Alexander Smith, NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024
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Hayon will take over the entire gallery space, floor to ceiling, exploring the theme of bestiality in relation to his interdisciplinary approach and his distinctive visual vocabulary.Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Add to that Armstrong’s distinctive speech rhythms, and suddenly Iglehart sounds like Satchmo.Gordon Cox, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
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This distinct ensemble keyed in on how dedicated the duo is to providing excellent looks for their ongoing clients.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 Nov. 2024
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Girls in each room see themselves as distinct otherworldly creatures, hence the costumes.Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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Indeed, the conclusion the film reaches gestures in this direction, with the sentiment that perhaps the most important thing is that the family experience quality time with each other, more than seeing giraffes and camels and hiking the Himalayas.Catherine Bray, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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This approach to seeing Clark play against other Black players has continued into the WNBA as Clark’s presence has grown the league’s fanbase, creating sellout crowds and record-breaking attendance wherever Clark plays.Susan M. Shaw, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Aside from the fight being eight two-minute rounds, both the men will wear heavier 14-ounce gloves instead of the typical 10-ounce gloves.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The guidelines vary by region, according to the typical climate each region has.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Distinguishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinguishing. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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