as in distinguishes
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 differentiates
Built with specific abilities for advanced underwater exploration, Deep Emerald features a 600-meter fiber optic tether that differentiates it from other ROVs and allows the device to reach Lake Tahoe’s deepest points.
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Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
However, the base stands apart, with a giant canister in the middle of its body that clearly differentiates it from its rectangular predecessors.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
This narrative approach increases engagement time, improves lead quality and differentiates you from competitors who focus only on features.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The small-ship cruise line (think 26–82 passengers) offers an intimate and immersive experience that differentiates it from traditional cruising.
—Uncruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
These voters are winnable by the party that differentiates itself by refusing to add to our dysfunction.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 16 Aug. 2025
The pizzas feature Square Pie Guys’ signature cheddar cheese-edge, which gives them the crunch that differentiates Detroit from other styles.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
Weapons, being a horror film, comes with a few catches at the end, but that alone differentiates it from movies like When Evil Lurks and Skinamarink, where no catch is needed because the monster wins.
—Andy Crump, Time, 9 Aug. 2025
This strategy not only differentiates them in a crowded market but also helps counteract rising production costs.
—Hugo Kimber, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
However, the base stands apart, with a giant canister in the middle of its body that clearly differentiates it from its rectangular predecessors.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
This narrative approach increases engagement time, improves lead quality and differentiates you from competitors who focus only on features.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The small-ship cruise line (think 26–82 passengers) offers an intimate and immersive experience that differentiates it from traditional cruising.
—Uncruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
These voters are winnable by the party that differentiates itself by refusing to add to our dysfunction.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 16 Aug. 2025
The pizzas feature Square Pie Guys’ signature cheddar cheese-edge, which gives them the crunch that differentiates Detroit from other styles.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
Weapons, being a horror film, comes with a few catches at the end, but that alone differentiates it from movies like When Evil Lurks and Skinamarink, where no catch is needed because the monster wins.
—Andy Crump, Time, 9 Aug. 2025
This strategy not only differentiates them in a crowded market but also helps counteract rising production costs.
—Hugo Kimber, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differentiates
distinguishes
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El Secreto de Rosita distinguishes itself from nearby competitors by housing Nabiha, a separate restaurant dedicated to serving Palestinian cuisine.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Sep. 2025
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The comma also distinguishes how an ingredient is measured.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Differentiates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differentiates. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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