Meaning & use
Distinctively
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In a way that is clearly different or recognizable from others; characteristically.
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The building's distinctively curved roof makes it easy to spot from a distance.
She writes in a distinctively lyrical style.
A note on using this word
Distinguish "distinctively" from "distinctly"—the former describes what sets something apart, while the latter simply means "clearly."
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