contradistinguishing

verb

Definition of contradistinguishingnext
present participle of contradistinguish
as in discriminating

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  1. discriminating
  2. differentiating
  3. discerning
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  • Advertisement Most red states have also refused to abide by new Education Department rules that forbid schools and colleges from discriminating against transgender students.
    David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
  • On Tuesday, a UCLA alumnus and a lecturer filed a lawsuit accusing the University of California system of discriminating against students based on their immigration status.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of discriminating
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  • Due to a loophole in federal law, these types of compressed air guns, shooting small projectiles made of metal, are allowed to look completely realistic without any differentiating marks.
    Cait Bladt, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Another differentiating factor is the lush fragrance, which adds an element of aromatherapy.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of differentiating
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  • Consumers are more discerning and socially conscious than ever.
    Soulaima Gourani, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Whether smoothly curved, angular and geometric, or chunky and metallic, this eye-catching component, while often subtle, instantly up-levels any fall outfit while showcasing your discerning eye for detail.
    Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of discerning
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“Contradistinguishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradistinguishing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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