distinctive

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"It's very distinctive and no human eyes previously had seen this crater until today, really, when we were privileged enough to see it," Koch said during the question-and-answer session hosted by the Canadian Space Agency.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

For more than 25 years, under the name Harriet Tubman, Messrs. Ross, Gibbs and Lewis have crafted a gorgeous balance of bombast and repose, and a distinctive approach to trio interplay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

These structures form when communities of microbes grow across sediment, leaving behind distinctive patterns.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

She's already hugely popular with audiences through hosting shows like Strictly Come Dancing and The Traitors, and has a distinctive, warm and slightly chaotic style that could make the breakfast show feel fresh and different.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

He had the distinctive accent she had overheard.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry