distinguish
verb (used with object)
to mark off as different (often followed by from orby ).
distinguishingly
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a word derived from
distinguish.
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a word derived from
distinguishing.
distinguishingadjectivedistinctive; characteristic, as a definitive feature of an individual or group.
Example Sentences
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What is distinguishingly unique for somebody who is very bright and on top is he’s a terrific listener.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 9, 2015
She curtseyed to me so distinguishingly, that I was almost confused by her condescension, fearing she 'Might imagine, from finding me seated with the Princess 'Augusta, and in such close conference, I was somebody.
From The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 3 by Burney, Fanny
There is little that is distinguishingly individual in them.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 15, January, 1859 by Various
To this must we attribute an Austerity they betray in every Action: What but this can put a Man out of Humour in his Wife's Company, tho' he is so distinguishingly pleasant every where else?
From The Spectator, Volume 2. by Addison, Joseph
