distinct
adjective
dis·tinct
di-ˈstiŋ(k)t 
1
: distinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete sense 1) or not the same : separate
a distinct cultural group
teaching as distinct from research
2
: presenting a clear unmistakable impression
a neat distinct handwriting
3
archaic
: notably decorated
4
a
: notable
a distinct contribution to scholarship
b
: readily and unmistakably apprehended (see apprehend sense 2a)
a distinct possibility of snow
a distinct British accent
the distinct odor of sulfur
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Examples of distinct in a Sentence
There are three distinct categories.
Each herb has its own distinct flavor.
The phrase has three distinct meanings.
There was the distinct smell of something burning.
The outline became less and less distinct as the light faded.
We had the distinct impression that they were lying.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 Nov. 2024
Girls in each room see themselves as distinct otherworldly creatures, hence the costumes.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
What was revealed that day was how a dramatic human moment could be captured by the distinct storytelling art of the modern sports filmmaking of the NBA.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
Items like Trump sneakers and watches are distinct from the merchandise Trump sells through his campaign website, which offers everything from Make America Great Again hats to Christmas ornaments.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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distinct
adjective
dis·tinct
dis-ˈtiŋ(k)t
1
: real and different from each other
five distinct varieties
pears as distinct from apples
2
: clearly seen, heard, or understood : plain, unmistakable
speaks with a distinct accent
a distinct possibility
3
: notable
made a distinct contribution to science
distinctly
adverb
distinctness
noun
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