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distinctive

[dih-stingk-tiv] / dɪˈstɪŋk tɪv /


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His co-star Liang says her intense training regime was designed to help her replicate character Chun-Li's famous moves and distinctive, muscular look.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

“They’ve shown again and again that they’re willing to take chances on distinctive voices and fresh ideas, and I’m excited to work with the team to help bring even more great stories to members everywhere.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

The researchers suggest that its enormous body and distinctive vertebral structure would have favored relatively slow movement.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

Along with its Irish heritage, Fontaines D.C.—the initials stand for “Dublin City,” which is where the group came together—had two qualities that made it distinctive.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

A register is a distinctive part of a vocal or instrumental range.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones


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