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something distinctive

[ˈsʌmθɪŋ dɪˈstɪŋktɪv]
noun phrase
algo distintivo
1. A characteristic, feature, or quality that sets something or someone apart from others; something that is noticeably different or unique
The restaurant has something distinctive about its menu that makes it stand out from competitors.
O restaurante tem algo distintivo sobre seu cardápio que o destaca dos concorrentes.
2. A particular trait or mark that identifies or distinguishes
She has something distinctive in her writing style that readers immediately recognize.
Ela tem algo distintivo em seu estilo de escrita que os leitores reconhecem imediatamente.
NYC Slang
something that pops
Synonyms
something uniquesomething characteristicsomething remarkablesomething specialsomething notable
Antonyms
something ordinarysomething commonsomething genericsomething unremarkable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
algo distintivo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
algo que se destaca
More colloquial alternative
Portugal
algo distintivo
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

stand out from the crowd
have a ring to it
be one of a kind
have a distinctive flair
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