distinctive
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Black Duck Spirits & Hearth — Chef Sawicki blends duck, fire and his Polish heritage into a distinctive Minneapolis restaurant concept.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
The island's distinctive white colour comes from bird droppings - also known as guano - which coat the surface and give it a distinctive smell.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
But it’s not just the distinctive clothes that are uniting the people on these shows — it’s the fact that parenthood is just one aspect of these characters’ very full, very busy lives.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
The contenders for best play are a distinctive and distinguished group.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Maddox proceeded to display several other groups of distinctive fairies.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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The Giver
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