differentiates

verb

present tense third-person singular of differentiate
as in distinguishes
to understand or point out the difference in it was hard at first to differentiate between the two styles of music

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Recent Examples of differentiates This practice introduces new points of view into the digital ecosystem, differentiates the brand, and increases the likelihood of an AI citation. — Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 But what differentiates them from some of their peers is the unyielding pace of their live shows, all of it delivered with the grinning joy of playing rock ‘n’ roll. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 The chain also differentiates itself by offering both classic burgers and smash burgers — not just one or the other. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026 The Crusher headphone line differentiates itself from the competition through the use of both full-range and dedicated bass drivers in each ear cup to boost deeper frequencies. — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 16 July 2026 What differentiates Ammortal from the glut of wellness and optimization products on the market, according to its charismatic and observably in-shape founder, is the promise of a more all-encompassing experience of physical and mental restoration. — Jake Nevins, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 Given the artistry, the texture has intentional crumpling, something that differentiates it from the rest. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026 This is one area where Estecapelli Miami differentiates itself in the local market. — Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026 Multiple margaritas make the menu, and Sharp differentiates them with fresh watermelon juice in one and hibiscus in another. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
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  • What also distinguishes the second shock from the first is the new trade relationship China has with other countries.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The angled sides create a visually interesting silhouette, while the glass front distinguishes it from a mere box of wood.
    — Evan Russum, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2026
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“Differentiates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differentiates. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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