Dictionary Entry

distinctive

adjective

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Meaning

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Clearly different from others; unique or special.

Example Sentence

The artist's distinctive style made her paintings instantly recognizable.

Usage Note

Use this word to describe something that stands out from others because of its unique qualities, like a person's voice, a brand's logo, or a specific feature of an object.

Synonyms

unique special characteristic individual particular peculiar

Antonyms

common ordinary usual typical normal generic