distinctiveness

noun

Definition of distinctivenessnext
as in distinctness
the quality or state of being different the pronounced distinctiveness of his style of playing the violin

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  1. difference
  2. diversity
  3. distinction
  4. contrast
Noun
  • The difference between CVs and résumés The most obvious difference between CVs and résumés is length.
    Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The difference is largely due to changes in derivative liabilities, gain on sale of mine property, and gain on extinguishment of debt.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of difference
Noun
  • The company remains committed to sustainability and social impact, with initiatives aimed at reducing emissions and promoting diversity and inclusion within its workforce.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Festivals are spaces that celebrate art, cultural diversity, and community, bringing people together.
    Variety, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of diversity
Noun
  • But soon, the Paul brothers came to represent a new paradigm, in which distinctions between the online world and the offline world became more blurred.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Nearly 200 Michigan employers have earned the distinction of being named Michigan Top Workplaces for 2024.
    Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 17 Nov. 2024
Definition of distinction
Noun
  • By contrast, the total Oropouche count in Brazil recorded between 2015 and 2022 was 261.
    Maria Isabel Barros Guinle, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
  • This past year, the city has gained contrast therapy studios, viral head spas, and now a spa dedicated to salt therapy.
    McKenzie Rankin, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of contrast
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