distinctive

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Freije's anonymous and androgynous figures are open to viewers' interpretation, but most would consider them striking and memorable regardless of their meaning - judges are likely to be impressed by the artist's distinctive style.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

“His songwriting, musicianship and distinctive spirit helped create music that has lasted far beyond its era, and continues to mean so much to listeners around the world.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Fossil evidence of juvenile ankylosaurs is rare, and most known examples lack the distinctive armor seen in adults.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

Using a specialist pressure sensor positioned within the model, they observed a distinctive pressure wave that transfers energy into the frontal region of the brain for the first time.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Conversely, few or no distinctive lethal germs awaited would-be European conquerors in the New World.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond