distinctive

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 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

The old factory at 120 Jefferson Northeast, a sand-colored brick building with its distinctive arched entryway, had gone out of business, and quickly.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

"One of the downsides of the navy blue stripe is that it does not stand out on the pitch, whereas this one is really distinctive."

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Standard height, fluffy black-and-white plumage with distinctive barring, yellow featherless legs and feet.

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