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distinctive

[dih-stingk-tiv] / dɪˈstɪŋk tɪv /


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They said that distinctive "canard fins", consistent with a PrSM, are visible in the footage.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

"The discovery of this distinctive new termite species underscores the vast number of unnamed organisms yet to be discovered on our planet," said Scheffrahn.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Along with her distinctive voice, Robyn has great taste in collaborators.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Made by Poupard, Napoleon's official hatmaker, the headpiece displays all the hallmark features of an authentic imperial bicorne, including its distinctive proportions, a small tricolour cockade, and a silk‑taffeta lining, Parich said.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The alert, a distinctive and endless gong, like a church bell one block away, is blasting from my phone on the other side of the room.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera