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distinctly

[dih-stingkt-lee] / dɪˈstɪŋkt li /
ADVERB
clearly
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In “Onegin,” portraying the title character’s hapless friend, Lensky, each made distinctly indelible impressions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 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

The audio has a distinctly early-2000s quality to it, reminiscent of the days when incoming calls caused nearby speakers to violently stutter.

From Slate Jun. 20, 2026

Steak leans into its vintage charm with dark lighting, a crackling fireplace and a distinctly romantic atmosphere.

From Salon Jun. 11, 2026

As though he was too aware of his own attractiveness, something Celia found distinctly unappealing.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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