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distinctive

[dih-stingk-tiv] / dɪˈstɪŋk tɪv /


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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

The chicken wing restaurant began with an idea in 2018, and with its distinctive branding, it quickly became a hit in the town.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Made by Poupard, Napoleon's official hatmaker, the headpiece displays all the hallmark features of an authentic imperial bicorne, including its distinctive proportions, a small tricolour cockade, and a silk‑taffeta lining, Parich said.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Standard height, brown-and-black plumage with distinctive white tips, clean white legs and feet.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones