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to understand or point out the difference in
it was hard at first to differentiate between the two styles of music
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Recent Examples of differentiated
Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Roth initiates Vox Royalty as buy Roth says the metals and mining company has a differentiated offering.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Ken understands the subscription business and has a strong sense of how journalism creates lasting value for audiences — not only through individual stories, but through broader editorial strategy, exclusives and differentiated reporting readers cannot get anywhere else.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 May 2026
That framing implicitly challenges the notion that California is uniquely and imminently on the verge of a Medi-Cal‑driven systemwide collapse, instead portraying the problem as a differentiated set of pressures across programs.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
According to Brousseau, retailers are increasingly looking to pair contemporary fine jewelry with vintage and estate offerings in order to create more differentiated assortments.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
The most common approaches are undifferentiated, differentiated, and concentrated marketing strategies.
—Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Founded in 2021 by former OpenAI researchers, the company initially differentiated itself through an emphasis on AI safety and alignment.
—Truebridge Capital, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Blog posts and pages are often differentiated in terms of the timeliness (or timelessness) of the content.
—Jeremy Saks, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Like we’re focused on offering something differentiated.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
The asteroid that reshaped the moon One key detail involved whether the impactor was differentiated.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
These channels simultaneously differentiated themselves from CNN while constantly measuring themselves against their older rival.
—Michael J. Socolow, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Steller sea lions are separated into Western and Eastern populations and are differentiated by physical and genetic attributes.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The festival only stands to benefit if both weekends are viewed with equal levels of prestige and anticipation, something only made easier if the shows are differentiated and can generate their own unique excitement.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
That is where Cisco may have a differentiated opening.
—Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Roth initiates Vox Royalty as buy Roth says the metals and mining company has a differentiated offering.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Ken understands the subscription business and has a strong sense of how journalism creates lasting value for audiences — not only through individual stories, but through broader editorial strategy, exclusives and differentiated reporting readers cannot get anywhere else.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 May 2026
That framing implicitly challenges the notion that California is uniquely and imminently on the verge of a Medi-Cal‑driven systemwide collapse, instead portraying the problem as a differentiated set of pressures across programs.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
According to Brousseau, retailers are increasingly looking to pair contemporary fine jewelry with vintage and estate offerings in order to create more differentiated assortments.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
The most common approaches are undifferentiated, differentiated, and concentrated marketing strategies.
—Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
Verb
The wrap varieties are differentiated by the sauce, which comes in classic, spicy, or blackened Ranch flavors.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Founded in 2021 by former OpenAI researchers, the company initially differentiated itself through an emphasis on AI safety and alignment.
—Truebridge Capital, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Blog posts and pages are often differentiated in terms of the timeliness (or timelessness) of the content.
—Jeremy Saks, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Like we’re focused on offering something differentiated.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
The asteroid that reshaped the moon One key detail involved whether the impactor was differentiated.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
These channels simultaneously differentiated themselves from CNN while constantly measuring themselves against their older rival.
—Michael J. Socolow, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Steller sea lions are separated into Western and Eastern populations and are differentiated by physical and genetic attributes.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The festival only stands to benefit if both weekends are viewed with equal levels of prestige and anticipation, something only made easier if the shows are differentiated and can generate their own unique excitement.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differentiated
Adjective
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has assured visitors that the country has a proper security plan for the event, including specialized training for officials, planning and operational exercises, early warning systems and security measures around stadiums, airports, roads and hotels.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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That makes for a more compelling value proposition, useful in daily life, versus a more specialized machine with inferior performance.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
14 June 2026
Verb
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They are most easily distinguished by looking at the base of the plant—citronella grass has a reddish color, while lemongrass is entirely green.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
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Year after year, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have distinguished themselves as enduring beauty and fashion icons.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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To get around, ranchers relied on horses, boats, and remote airstrips, and access to goods and services was limited.—
Mark Johanson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 June 2026
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My brothers-in-law and their spouses give their parents only limited amounts of time on holidays and limited physical assistance to their parents only if my husband begs for help.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Verb
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African American Catholics have long been discriminated against and excluded by our church and community.—
Laura Washington,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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On June 2, the Supreme Court allowed Alabama to use a congressional map that had been determined to have intentionally discriminated against Black voters.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Drone operators who violate the restricted space face criminal penalties.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The deal will also save the Panthers from placing a restricted tender on Coker in 2027.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The Grossmans were separated at the time of the fatal crash.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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McComb and Van Der Beek separated in 2009 and finalized their divorce in 2010.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
Verb
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As can be discerned from De Moraes’ pre-match speech, confidence in Brazil was ridiculously high.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Many of these models are trained on stupendously large datasets comprising material culled from online sources, from which broader statistical patterns can be extracted and discerned.—
Patrick R. Crowley,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Differentiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differentiated. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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