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distinctly

[dih-stingkt-lee] / dɪˈstɪŋkt li /
ADVERB
clearly
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He helped popularize Egyptian jeel music: a genre that incorporates elements of reggae and pop, while maintaining a distinctly Egyptian sound.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

But on the viewing side, the streaming schedule perks up a bit in September — with a distinctly British flavor.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

Other tributes are already taking a distinctly Dolly approach.

From Salon Aug. 29, 2026

For much of her career, Ms. Parton’s soprano voice was distinctly high and child-like for a country singer.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

She had come to think it was out of friendship, for he had been distinctly helpful to them on several occasions—but had he merely been spying on them all along?

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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