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distinct
adjective as in apparent, obvious
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audible, categorical, clean-cut, clear, clear-cut, decided, enunciated, evident, explicit, express, incisive, lucid, manifest, marked, palatable, patent, perspicuous, plain, prescribed, sharp, sharp-cut, transparent, trenchant, unambiguous, unequivocal, well-defined
adjective as in different; unconnected
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discrete, disparate, dissimilar, distinctive, divergent, diverse, offbeat, particular, peculiar, separate, special, specific, unique, various
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detached, disunited, especial, individual, poles apart, separated, several, single, sole, unassociated, unattached
Example Sentences
Macau is a special administrative region of China, distinct from the mainland, and famous for its casinos.
The team identified two distinct kinds of amber: one formed underground near the roots of resin-producing plants, and another that developed in the open air.
"This unique form of symbolic expression belongs to a distinct cultural identity adapted to life in a challenging, arid environment," said Dr. Faisal Al-Jibreen, from the Heritage Commmission, Saudi Ministry of Culture.
Scientists at McGill University and the Douglas Institute have discovered that two distinct types of brain cells show changes in people experiencing depression.
The power-sharing structure has worked, corporate governance specialists say, because both executives bring distinct experience to the role.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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