Distinctly
Distinctly adverb - In a distinct and distinguishable manner.
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Synonyms for Distinctly
Gradually and distinctly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gradually" instead an adverb "Distinctly".
Gradually
Gradually adverb - By small steps or amounts.
Distinctly and gradually are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Distinctly" instead an adverb "Gradually".
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He gradually asserted himself and the series gradually became more distinctly "Steranko." Cool Old Guy: Notably, he claims that he even slapped Bob Kane, right in the face, for screwing Bill Finger at a convention.
Source: Creator / Jim Steranko
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