distinctive feature
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The figures’ long, elegant fingers are a distinctive feature of Bohemian Gothic art, as are the tight blond curls framing the round faces of Mary, Jesus and the angel.
The finding suggests that this type of compositionality may be a distinctive feature of the prefrontal cortex.
From Science Daily
How such a distinctive feature remained hidden for so long became clear as scientists examined historical research methods.
From Science Daily
Great British Chefs specified that tonka’s “most distinctive feature” is their “enormous potency — heady vanilla flavours, with oily clove aromas, and perfumed magnolia, sandalwood notes.”
From Salon
Judge Capstick said a distinctive feature belonging to the teenager could be matched to the figure shown on the footage.
From BBC
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