distinguish
verb (used with object)
to mark off as different (often followed by from orby ).
will distinguish
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future tenseof distinguish.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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The marker will distinguish human artists from AI.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
“You’re infatuated with your grief. You think you’ve finally found something that will distinguish you.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026
“We view this quarter as a runway for the winners, where strong execution and positive guidance will distinguish the winners from the laggards,” he said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2025
By contrast today I find myself stupor-scrolling through billions of dollars of entertainment on our Apple TV, unable to determine what will distinguish itself as being interesting to watch.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2024
The hanging of the maidens, the trick of Vulcan related in a previous book, and other minor episodes, which the teacher will distinguish without difficulty, should likewise be passed over.
From The Moral Instruction of Children by Felix Adler
