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
  • Changing Hands Still, there is a big difference between getting a new set of house keys and the password to an Instagram account.
    Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In theory, the Dodgers’ brand connections in Japan developed over the past few months could help Sasaki cash in off-field to make up whatever difference there would be.
    Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of difference
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the push for diversity, equity, and inclusion in leadership, which led to a marked increase in the hiring of leaders of color, has not translated into the same level of support.
    Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, the employee experience category prioritizes talent management, inclusivity and diversity and employee engagement to foster an inclusive workplace.
    SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of diversity
Noun
  • This approach to perception has the benefit of breaking down the distinction between self and world: a chair in all of its chairness doesn’t exist without a perceiver to see it as something to sit in; a chair is the affordance of a place to sit.
    Max Norman, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
  • By acknowledging the distinctions between men and women, golf leadership is uniting with us in their desire to champion women and girls by restoring a space that prioritizes fair competition.
    Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of distinction
Noun
  • In contrast, Iranian media nearly every day report on individual mining operations being raided by police.
    Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The outer shell, in contrast, is constructed with 100 percent nylon that can repel rain and snow, perfect for winter storms in the Northeast.
    Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of contrast
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