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Word: distinctive (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
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...mixed plate' description, as opposed to the melting pot, maintains that separate ethnic groups keep their distinct cultures, but blend together into a tasty whole," he said...

Author: By William P. Moynahan, | Title: Hawaiian Conference Held | 2/10/1997 | See Source »

...himself must have an interesting tale to tell about the amalgamation of such an impressive display of early Soviet propaganda. Each gallery houses prints and posters--the cheap, bold media used alike by Moscow government bureaucrats, provincial factory managers, collective developers and tobacco manufacturing firms to push their (distinct) messages upon the population at large...

Author: By Joshua A. Kaufman, | Title: GETTING FOGGY | 2/8/1997 | See Source »

...attempt to capture Evita's mystique, frequently shifting his focus from past to present, from fact-based journalism to whimsy-based fantasy and from black comedy to deep philosophical inquiry. The result is a subtle, moving study of the life and death of a national icon and a distinct sense that "what is history is not always historical...

Author: By Erwin R. Rosinberg, | Title: Evita Reconstructed: Argentina's Idol Worship | 2/6/1997 | See Source »

...footage featured in the special edition re-release of the movie. Although the actual additions do not contribute anything significantly new to the musical dialogue, veteran Star Wars fans will be pleased that the supplementary pieces maintain the fluidity of the music instead of disrupting the original soundtrack's distinct sound...

Author: By Peter A. Hahn, | Title: Music to Swing a Light Saber By | 2/6/1997 | See Source »

Cutting back on transfers--one of the community's vital sources of fresh energy and talent--cannot be seen as a consistent step for an administration which champions diversity at every turn. Transfer students bring with them distinct academic perspectives. More importantly, they come to Harvard having seen the advantages and disadvantages of undergraduate life at other schools and can use this informed perspective to change Harvard for the better...

Author: By The CRIMSON Staff, | Title: Don't Annex Apley To Harvard Yard | 2/5/1997 | See Source »

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