distinct
Usage
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The adjective distinct implies a uniqueness that is clear and unmistakable: plans similar in objective but distinct in method. Diverse, in describing ideas or opinions, suggests degrees of difference that may be at odds or challenging to reconcile: diverse views on how the area should be zoned. Various stresses the multiplicity of sorts or instances of a thing or a class of things: various sorts of seaweed; busy with various duties. Different emphasizes separateness and dissimilarity: two different (or differing) versions of the same story.
Example Sentences
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Distinct from postpartum depression and the baby blues, conditions that are pervasive and persistent, D-MER is episodic, flaring and disappearing within minutes, completely related to the act of breastfeeding.
From Slate • Mar. 15, 2026
Distinct traits, including longer arms, a greater number of teeth, fewer tail vertebrae, and unique skull nerve structures, all appeared early in development and are biologically inconsistent with T. rex.
From Science Daily • Nov. 2, 2025
Distinct facial markings, intricate designs, and vibrant hues - especially vermillion -define the unique makeup and costumes of theyyam.
From BBC • Nov. 30, 2024
“The characters in these films seek something beyond themselves — freedom and flight, connection and communion. Distinct threads will likely emerge for each viewer, and my invitation is to notice what you notice.”
From Seattle Times • Jan. 5, 2023
Distinct in the stillness came the quick "lick-lock" of an ax.
From The Land of Strong Men by Chisholm, A. M. (Arthur Murray)
Vocabulary lists containing distinct
Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 6
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