as in distinction
the state of being kept distinct
the discreteness of the sonnets is given visual emphasis by having each one on a separate page
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Noun
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Those 30-something passengers represented a surprising demographic distinction for this city mainly known for its long winters, spicy chicken wings and proximity to one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in the country.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025 -
Dylan’s detention has also drawn the condemnation of New York’s governor, who at an unrelated press conference Thursday in Hell’s Kitchen made a distinction between assisting in the removal of people who have been accused of crimes and separating families.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2025
Noun
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But left-hander Jared Shuster gave up three straight singles with two outs in the bottom of the eighth, and Lindor drove in an insurance run to get some separation from the Sox.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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But the recent crisis shows that too much separation creates its own problems.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Employers who conduct and document regular testing may be better positioned to defend against claims of discrimination.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Four other plaintiffs have since joined with age discrimination allegations.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
22 May 2025
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“Discreteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreteness. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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