Distinctive
Distinctive adjective - Being not of the same kind.
Regular
Regular adjective - Having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind.
Usage example: was just a regular guy who preferred hanging out with friends
Distinctive is an antonym for regular.
Both words in one sentence
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Although it seems to be Princess Bride-style dry quicksand, as there's no distinctive slurping, gurgling, or bubbles like the regular stuff.
Source: Film / The Force Awakens - While not quite as famous as regular actors, these folks still get a lot of mention among fans for their distinctive style and/or extensive catalogs.
Source: Voice Actors -
Signature Style: A very distinctive and recognisable one, which includes: Disembodied Eyebrows Expressive Accessories More Teeth than the Osmond Family (sometimes even on what are supposed to be regular humans who just happen to be grinning.)
Source: Creator / Phil Foglio
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