distinguishing characteristic

Example Sentences

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That, after all, is perhaps Young’s most distinguishing characteristic.

From Washington Times • Jan. 23, 2023

Today, the most distinguishing characteristic on the outside of the building is the massive mural of jazz musician Duke Ellington, a replica of one that was once above the U Street Metro station.

From Washington Post • Sep. 4, 2022

The distinguishing characteristic is that the burger is pressed thin on the hot griddle until its edges become crispy and caramelized.

From New York Times • Oct. 3, 2017

My only distinguishing characteristic is that I hit it low.

From Golf Digest • Jul. 24, 2017

The second distinguishing characteristic of these two examples is that in both cases little changes had big effects.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell