distinctive
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Like Moo Deng and Neil the Seal before him, he is the latest cute, distinctive and seemingly chaotic creature to be immortalised in amateur footage, sometimes cringeworthy brand posts, and even murals.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Carney has charted a distinctive course in international affairs and trade, traveling the world in search of new business partners that can help Canada lessen its dependence on the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
While there have been other more traditional Pompeii documentaries, Hiddleston felt he had something distinctive to offer, thanks to his “day job.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
“One distinctive feature of the British planning system is the degree to which it empowers local opposition,” said economist Christian Hilber.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Best to keep under cover when she heard them, or wear the oilskin sou’wester over her bright distinctive hair.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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