Distinguishing
Distinguishing adjective - Serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group.
Usage example: a novice birder still learning the distinguishing features of various finches
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Synonyms for Distinguishing
Normal and distinguishing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Normal" instead an adjective "Distinguishing".
Normal
Normal adjective - Being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events.
Distinguishing and normal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Distinguishing" instead an adjective "Normal".
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Both words in one sentence
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Distinguishing Mark: Shinigami are identified from normal humans by a strange symbol that is found just under their right eye.
- The blatantly named Token Black has few distinguishing flaws and is one of the more normal acting kids.
Source: Positive Discrimination - He does, however, make a point of distinguishing between normal homeless people and hobos (it's a lifestyle choice).
Source: Hobos
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