Synonyms for distinct
dɪˈstɪŋktdis·tinct

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1. distinctadjective

   Synonyms:
   prominent

   Antonyms:
   indistinct

2. distinctadjective

   Very clear.

   Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic.

   Synonyms:
   prominent

   Antonyms:
   indistinct

3. distinctadjective

   Different from one another.

   The letters in the word clear are distinct, while the letters in the word distinct are not.

   Synonyms:
   prominent

   Antonyms:
   indistinct

4. distinctadjective

   Noticeably different.

   Olga's voice is quite distinct because of her accent.

   Synonyms:
   prominent

   Antonyms:
   indistinct

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1. distinct

   Clear (Latin clarus, bright, brilliant) primarily refers to that which shines, and impresses the mind through the eye with a sense of luster or splendor. A substance is said to be clear that offers no impediment to vision — is not dim, dark, or obscure. Transparent refers to the medium through which a substance is seen, clear to the substance itself, without reference to anything to be seen through it; we speak of a stream as clear when we think of the water itself; we speak of it as transparent with reference to the ease with which we see the pebbles at the bottom. Clear is also said of that which comes to the senses without dimness, dulness, obstruction, or obscurity, so that there is no uncertainty as to its exact form, character, or meaning, with something of the brightness or brilliancy implied in the primary meaning of the word clear; as, the outlines of the ship were clear against the sky; a clear view; a clear note; "clear as a bell;" a clear, frosty air; a clear sky; a clear statement; hence, the word is used for that which is free from any kind of obstruction; as, a clear field. Lucid and pellucid refer to a shining clearness, as of crystal. A transparent body allows the forms and colors of objects beyond to be seen through it; a translucent body allows light to pass through, but may not permit forms and colors to be distinguished; plate glass is transparent, ground glass is translucent. Limpid refers to a liquid clearness, or that which suggests it; as, limpid streams. That which is distinct is well defined, especially in outline, each part or object standing or seeming apart from any other, not confused, indefinite, or blurred; distinct enunciation enables the hearer to catch every word or vocal sound without perplexity or confusion; a distinct statement is free from indefiniteness or ambiguity; a distinct apprehension of a thought leaves the mind in no doubt or uncertainty regarding it. That is plain, in the sense here considered, which is, as it were, level to the thought, so that one goes straight on without difficulty or hindrance; as, plain language; a plain statement; a clear explanation. Perspicuous is often equivalent to plain, but plain never wholly loses the meaning of unadorned, so that we can say the style is perspicuous tho highly ornate, when we could not call it at once ornate and plain. Compare EVIDENT.

   Synonyms:
   apparent, clear, diaphanous, evident, explicit, intelligible, limpid, lucid, manifest, obvious, pellucid, perspicuous, plain, straightforward, translucent, transparent, unadorned, unambiguous, unequivocal, unmistakable

   Antonyms:
   ambiguous, cloudy, dim, dubious, foggy, indistinct, mysterious, obscure, opaque, turbid, unintelligible, vague

   Preposition:
   Clear to the mind; clear in argument; clear of or from annoyances.

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1. distinct

   Synonyms:
   separate, independent, unconnected, detached, disjoined, unlike, definite, obvious, different, dissimilar, clear, conspicuous, plain, perspicuous

   Antonyms:
   united, consolidated, conjoined, one, obscure, dim, confused, indistinct

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1. distinct, distinguishableadjective

   (often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality

   "plants of several distinct types"; "the word `nationalism' is used in at least two distinct senses"; "gold is distinct from iron"; "a tree related to but quite distinct from the European beech"; "management had interests quite distinct from those of their employees"

   Synonyms:
   discrete, clear-cut, trenchant, distinguishable, decided

   Antonyms:
   indefinite, wispy, same, foggy, cloudy, blurry, bleary, veiled, faint, nebulous, nebulose, unclear, dim, joint, indistinct, bedimmed, vague, shadowy, hazy, blurred, muzzy, fuzzy

2. distinctadjective

   easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined

   "a distinct flavor"; "a distinct odor of turpentine"; "a distinct outline"; "the ship appeared as a distinct silhouette"; "distinct fingerprints"

   Synonyms:
   discrete, clear-cut, trenchant, distinguishable, decided

   Antonyms:
   faint, hazy, indistinct, vague, bedimmed, same, dim, veiled, nebulose, muzzy, wispy, joint, blurred, bleary, blurry, foggy, cloudy, unclear, fuzzy, shadowy, indefinite, nebulous

3. discrete, distinctadjective

   constituting a separate entity or part

   "a government with three discrete divisions"; "on two distinct occasions"

   Synonyms:
   clear-cut, trenchant, distinguishable, discrete, decided

   Antonyms:
   bedimmed, wispy, vague, muzzy, dim, fuzzy, bleary, same, foggy, unclear, nebulose, indistinct, nebulous, blurred, cloudy, blurry, joint, faint, indefinite, hazy, veiled, shadowy

4. distinct, decidedadjective

   recognizable; marked

   "noticed a distinct improvement"; "at a distinct (or decided) disadvantage"

   Synonyms:
   discrete, clear-cut, trenchant, distinguishable, decided

   Antonyms:
   nebulous, foggy, faint, indistinct, same, dim, muzzy, vague, nebulose, indefinite, hazy, joint, bleary, wispy, bedimmed, veiled, unclear, blurry, shadowy, cloudy, blurred, fuzzy

5. clear-cut, distinct, trenchantadjective

   clearly or sharply defined to the mind

   "clear-cut evidence of tampering"; "Claudius was the first to invade Britain with distinct...intentions of conquest"; "trenchant distinctions between right and wrong"

   Synonyms:
   discrete, searching, hard-hitting, decided, clean-cut, trenchant, distinguishable, clear, clear-cut

   Antonyms:
   shadowy, joint, indistinct, wispy, blurry, vague, fuzzy, faint, unclear, dim, muzzy, foggy, cloudy, veiled, hazy, bedimmed, bleary, nebulose, same, indefinite, nebulous, blurred

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1. distinctadjective

   Synonyms:
   separate, different, not the same

2. distinctadjective

   Synonyms:
   definite, defined, clear, plain, unmistakable, unconfused, not obscure, not dim, well defined

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1. List of paraphrases for "distinct":

   separate, different, distinctive, discrete, differentiated, unique, various, distinguished, clear, net, distinguishing, separated

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How to use distinct in a sentence?

1. Jeremy Grantham:

   If Powell could just channel a little bit of Volcker, that would be a distinct improvement.

2. Grayscale Investments CEO Michael Sonnenshein:

   Many digital currencies have distinct use cases, and you should understand the value proposition of a potential investment before committing capital.

3. Linda Blade:

   The distinction between male versus female biological design is categorical ; in the same way that, say, a NASCAR vehicle is distinct from an F1 car in auto racing.

4. Rasmus Kleis Nielsen:

   The verdict is clear: people find that some news is worth paying for, but much of it is not, the challenge for publishers now is to ensure that the journalism they produce is truly distinct, relevant and valuable, and then effectively promoting it to convince people to donate or subscribe.

5. Luciano Fattore:

   The examination of the temporomandibular joint (the articulations between the mandible and the skull) evidenced that the skull and mandible refer to two distinct individuals.