- present tense form of distinguish (3rd person singular).
distinguishes
Example Sentences
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The approach to services is one thing that distinguishes Visa and Mastercard — businesses that, on a surface level, look very similar.
From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026
The business logic underpinning all of it is a subscription model that distinguishes the Times sharply from traditional game companies.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
Mr. Armitage distinguishes himself by refusing the fetish of incompleteness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Proton VPN distinguishes itself from competitors by offering a free version with unlimited bandwidth.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
It is one of the characteristics that distinguishes big cats from small cats.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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