contradistinguishing

verb

Definition of contradistinguishingnext
present participle of contradistinguish
as in discriminating

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contradistinguishing
  1. discriminating
  2. differentiating
  3. discerning
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  • The Department of Justice sued SpaceX in 2022 for discriminating against refugees and asylees.
    Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
  • At one point Virginia tried to erase tribal identities altogether while discriminating against both Native Americans and African Americans.
    Andrew Sharp, Outdoor Life, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of discriminating
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  • Rhubarb is a vegetable that visually appears to resemble celery in texture — but its color and taste are differentiating factors between the two.
    Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Highlight How Your Work Aligns with Organizational Values The study underscores the importance of differentiating high and low performers, yet only 22% of employees believe their leader effectively does so.
    Mark Murphy, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of differentiating
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  • Now for discerning Cognac fans this is the chance to create a completely bespoke cognac experience.
    Mark Littler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • According to Young, higher education institutions should be discerning about when and how to hold the line in the face of political pressure.
    Meg Little Reilly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of discerning
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“Contradistinguishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradistinguishing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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