distinctive

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But it’s not just the distinctive clothes that are uniting the people on these shows — it’s the fact that parenthood is just one aspect of these characters’ very full, very busy lives.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Even tinned fish — one of my favorite budget-friendly pantry luxuries — delivers that distinctive briny quality without requiring a trip to a specialty seafood counter.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Its distinctive, computer-generated visual style, humour and willingness to tackle emotional themes has made it a big hit with fans, and inspired a huge meme culture around the show online.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The distinctive ripple pattern appeared again in observations collected on April 14, showing that the storm's influence on the atmosphere persisted over multiple days.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

His face, however, was the most distinctive: his left cheek was marked with a row of four star-shaped scars, white and puckered around the edges.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee