CONTRADISTINGUISH Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

contradistinguish

verb

Definition of contradistinguish

as in to difference

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These bottles make a strong case that differences in blending, barrel treatment, and proof can yield dramatically different aroma and flavor profiles.

— Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
While every call is different, there are many things that remains the same, including the camaraderie and community and difference their work is making.

— Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026

Definition of difference

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Brands need to inject an extra something into their clothing to differentiate.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
What differentiates this unsparing epic from the scores of other stories about the Greatest Generation, however, is that some of its characters are good at football.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of differentiate

Verb

The suspect hated Indians, but his hate did not discriminate.

— Raja Krishnamoorthi, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Critics say the revisions discriminate against people based on their family background or gender and put pressure on younger members of the royal family to produce male offspring.

— Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of discriminate

Verb

Suspicions of state corruption in infrastructure projects two years ago set off a wave of street protests after a collapsed canopy at a train station in Serbia's north killed 16 people after a renovation.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
Guichard Doré, a former adviser to President Jovenel Moïse, whose assassination in 2021 set off the current gang crisis, said Haitians are reaching a breaking point.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of set off

Verb

For many critics of Israel, particularly younger ones, the distinction between the country and its longtime leader has become difficult to discern.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
Cosmetic brands catering to these lifestyle shifts could see more uptake from the discerning consumer.

— Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of discern

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