- present participle of distinguish.
distinguishing
Example Sentences
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Among the few distinguishing features: The front and rear fascias are unique to the Subaru.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
She stressed, however, the importance of distinguishing between literary criticism and what often passes for such on social media but which, in her view, amounts to "advertising."
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
First, practice distinguishing between what the Constitution says and what judges and justices say about the Constitution, a document riddled with aspirational vagaries and flexible abstractions.
From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2026
"Bristle worm jaws also showed size-dependent elasticity. This is a distinguishing feature of bio-metals when compared to standard crystalline metals like copper or silver," said author Christian Hellmich.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 16, 2026
The most distinguishing feature of Heinrich Heinck was a noticeable scar in the middle of his forehead.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
