distinctively
Example Sentences
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But he concluded that birthright citizenship was by now distinctively American.
From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026
The company, known for its distinctively clunky footwear, said it expects revenue growth for the year of 10%-12% to 2.30 billion euros-2.35 billion euros, incorporating several basis points of negative currency effects.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025
Stay hydrated and nourished, because your multiplex chaperone duties aren’t truly over until early August or so, when the fare turns distinctively adult-themed before going full prestige in the child-unfriendly zone of fall awards season.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2025
“It’s quite a distinctively Asian flavor and a popular alternative to herbs like rosemary and cilantro to grill, fry and stew meat,” says Wong.
From Salon • Feb. 3, 2025
But because the audit studies can’t measure the actual life outcomes of the fictitious DeShawn Williams versus Jake Williams, they can’t assess the broader impact of a distinctively black name.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
