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distinguishing
verb
To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.
To see someone or something clearly or distinctly.
To make oneself noticeably different or better from others through accomplishments.
"The soldier distinguished himself in combat and received a medal."
Antonymsconfuse
noun
The act by which something is distinguished or told apart.
adjective
That serves to distinguish.
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