distinctive
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Riley has taken to wearing outsized hats for most press events for the new film, a look that is as distinctive as it can be an invitation to parody.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
CBS’s “Late Show” franchise has long been distinctive within the world of late night for its willingness to push beyond entertainment into critique.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
“Formerly home to music icon Tom Petty and superstar Selena Gomez, this spectacular estate offers distinctive architecture crafted with exceptional attention to detail and the finest quality,” the listing adds.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
"It is this combination of religious authority, spiritual fear and cultural vulnerability that makes this case particularly distinctive."
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Nowadays, however, style is used loosely to mean the distinctive way a thing is done in any field of human endeavor.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
Vocabulary lists containing distinctive
The Giver
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