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distinctly

[dih-stingkt-lee] / dɪˈstɪŋkt li /
ADVERB
clearly
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For my generation, perhaps only Sept. 11, 2001, surpasses Jan. 28, 1986, as a day distinctly remembered.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The show traces how imported genres like jazz, reggae and the blues gave rise to the distinctly British sounds of Two Tone, Garage, Trip Hop and Grime.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The Legislature can change and amend the governor’s proposed budget and pass a budget bill distinctly different from his proposal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Traders started the new week with markets yet again enveloped in a distinctly risk-off mood.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

With a distinctly guilty look, Koffi tried to shove whatever it was back into her bag, but he caught her wrist.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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