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distinctly

[dih-stingkt-lee] / dɪˈstɪŋkt li /
ADVERB
clearly
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While this may feel distinctly cool for some after the recent hot weather, these temperatures are actually much closer to the August average.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

In many corners of the internet, tallow isn’t marketed simply as a moisturizer but as a return to something more primal and distinctly masculine.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

In the mid 2000s, buzzy brands like Pinkberry and Red Mango brought fro-yo back to the forefront with distinctly tart flavors, fresh fruit toppings and celebrity followings.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

Wall Street is starting to revamp its outlook for stock performance over the second half of 2026, following a distinctly separate set of market returns that dominated the opening six months.

From Barron's Jun. 23, 2026

We hear it so distinctly because the wind blows toward our line.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque




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