distinctive
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CBS’s “Late Show” franchise has long been distinctive within the world of late night for its willingness to push beyond entertainment into critique.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
“Formerly home to music icon Tom Petty and superstar Selena Gomez, this spectacular estate offers distinctive architecture crafted with exceptional attention to detail and the finest quality,” the listing adds.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Claire’s, the accessories store and mall staple that has pierced the ears of more than 131 million customers over the decades, had long built its brand with a distinctive shade of bright violet.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
"It is this combination of religious authority, spiritual fear and cultural vulnerability that makes this case particularly distinctive."
From BBC • May 14, 2026
One day, he urged his squad to design a distinctive banner that would stand out among the others, even though it was breaking the rules.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Vocabulary lists containing distinctive
The Giver
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