distinctive

[dih-stingk-tiv] / dɪˈstɪŋk tɪv /

ADJECTIVE

different, unique

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cool extraordinary idiosyncratic offbeat original peculiar singular special weird

WEAK

characteristic diacritic diagnostic discrete distinguishing excellent far cry gnarly individual like night and day outstanding perfect poles apart proper separate single superior typical uncommon unreal wicked

Antonyms

STRONGEST

common commonplace normal ordinary regular usual

WEAK

resembling same similar standard

Example Sentences

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By endeavoring to tell the entire history of art, as far as their collections allow, they sometimes underplay a concentration within their holdings that makes them distinctive.

From The Wall Street Journal

Radio 4 controller said Rajan had "brought a distinctive intellectual energy and curiosity to Today that we will be really sad to lose".

From BBC

Scotland has its own income tax system, which has moved in a distinctive direction with six different bands ranging from 19% to 48%.

From BBC

Ms. Snider’s distinctive compositional voice finds the otherworldly in the day-to-day.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Currently, Heineken lacks a clear premium identity, in contrast to a brand like Guinness which has carved out a distinctive and aspirational positioning," he said.

From BBC

distinctive

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