distinguishing

Example Sentences

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X-Energy has early commercial agreements with Amazon and Dow, distinguishing it from competitors.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

You’re kind of distinguishing her from what we now think of as YA, “Young Adult.”

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

The only distinguishing features were a few hurried strips of grilled chicken and a light dusting of Tony Chachere’s — not stirred into the sauce, mind you, but sprinkled on top, like an afterthought.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Once they were informed that synthetic images were present, their average accuracy in distinguishing real from fake rose to 75%.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Until finally, irked, she says what his tutor always says, “You listen but don’t hear!” — distinguishing, the way the Chinese will, between effort and result.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen