distinguishing

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Pangram boasts that its tool is far better than other AI detectors at distinguishing human from AI text.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Only service dogs wearing distinguishing markers are allowed at the park.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

A distinguishing feature is that on each hand, the possum's fourth finger is twice the length of other digits, which scientists say help it dig out wood-boring insect larvae, it's main source of food.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Other anthropomorphic measures -- including waist circumference, waist-to-height ratio, and waist-to-hip ratio -- can provide additional insight by distinguishing fat mass from muscle and identifying abdominal fat linked to disease risk.

From Science Daily • Dec. 31, 2025

The most distinguishing feature of Heinrich Heinck was a noticeable scar in the middle of his forehead.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple