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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
Pack argued that quality is precisely what distinguishes his film from modern, perhaps more politicized documentaries on Najaf and Fallujah.
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
Liu distinguishes between different forms of industry validation.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
But the recent debut definitely distinguishes itself a little from the typical oversized American white trailer box splashed with generic swoosh graphics.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
The program distinguishes itself by offering in-person access to hotel operations.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Sanoë distinguishes itself from the Ralph Laurens and Burberrys of the world through its emphasis on small-scale production and sustainability.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
At least, not an idea that at all distinguishes itself amid the film’s onslaught of tropes.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
All of this with the romantic signature that distinguishes him.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
And if our home prices and our rents are so high that those people cannot afford to live here, then what distinguishes us from Jupiter Beach or Stuart or Naples?
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinguishes
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In addition to interior and exterior walls, the machine also creates a slab foundation and footings, Henry said, which differentiates it from other printer designs.—
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What differentiates the vehicles is their length.—
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Coach has never been one to miss an opportunity for self-aggrandizement, and this quote effectively characterizes his three previous Survivor appearances not as failures but as bold attempts to tame a raging sea.—
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The complaint characterizes the allegations as minor, noting that similar conduct is common at athletic events and other campus activities without disciplinary consequences.—
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The plaque is expected to find a temporary spot in the Senate in the coming days, while the architect of the Capitol identifies a more permanent home.—
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For someone who’s been an actor for 60 years and identifies so deeply with the work, that was an existential crisis.—
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Later, after showing Joe how to work the Jet Ski crane, Nathan gets hit in the face by the hook — at the same time that Max notices that another Jet Ski has floated away and runs to get it.—
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Baer also notices her clients gravitate toward pieces that feel human and grounded.—
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The machine learning algorithm, meanwhile, classifies and identifies stationary objects that could lead to collisions.—
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While recipes vary, the glycemic index (GI)—a scale from one to 100 that measures how quickly a food raises blood sugar—of gingerbread cookies is about 66, which classifies them as a high-glycemic food, according to Alexandria Hardy, RDN, LDN, owner of Pennsylvania Nutrition Services.—
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Every time a customer pays with a credit card, 2 to 4 percent of that sale is siphoned off before a business ever sees the money.—
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Qu said the company sees it as a hobby-grade product aimed at users who want a closer approximation of real piloting.—
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Out of five types of exercise, resistance training ranks highest in improving overall brain health.—
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Detroit, Michigan WalletHub's study includes a more comprehensive analysis that ranks 182 cities based on 31 key metrics that also include factors like average commute time, safety and family friendliness.—
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The two begin fighting when Lexi spots the gun on the floor and picks it up.—
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If anyone spots an American badger in Ohio, they are asked to report it to the Ohio Division of Wildlife.—
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“Distinguishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinguishes. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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