distinctive

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The Cinerama Dome originally opened in 1963 with its white tiled design and distinctive marquee.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

"It's very distinctive and no human eyes previously had seen this crater until today, really, when we were privileged enough to see it," Koch said during the question-and-answer session hosted by the Canadian Space Agency.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

These structures form when communities of microbes grow across sediment, leaving behind distinctive patterns.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Along with her distinctive voice, Robyn has great taste in collaborators.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Adams was distinctive, however, for his tendency to regard even serious political and ideological differences as eminently negotiable once elemental bonds of personal trust and affection were established.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis