distinguishing feature

Example Sentences

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Inside the evening jacket of the disciplined concert artist lay an irreverent commentator on the absurdity of the world, who saw laughter as the distinguishing feature of humanity.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2025

And it’s his face emblazoned on each poster, making it indisputably clear that the distinguishing feature of a Neil Breen film is Neil Breen.

From New York Times • Aug. 7, 2023

This eliminates a distinguishing feature of how Meta has managed misinformation on its other apps.

From Reuters • Jul. 7, 2023

The only distinguishing feature is often your tag.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2023

But its most distinguishing feature was something I didn’t notice right away; not until Claire pointed out a large rock formation jutting from the shallows nearby.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs