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Word: distinctiveness (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...this is no mere courtierlike utterance) the most delightful individualism of all. His garments are carefully cut to suit his bodily form, yet with due regard for the mode. But his personality peeps forth in little touches. which doubtless please him and certainly make him distinct...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Foreign News: Royal Fashion v. Royal Style | 2/18/1929 | See Source »

...general theory of relativity did not account was electromagnetism. Dr. Einstein in 1905 had shown that electricity and magnetism were different aspects of one world activity. In 1919 he showed that gravity was another world activity. It was impossible, he believed, that gravity and electro-magnetism were two distinct world activities. His Riemann metric must be inaccurate...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Science: Einstein's Field Theory | 2/18/1929 | See Source »

...uneasiness has been further augmented in recent days on account of numerous raids on Croat homes and by the fact that all our societies and associations, including choral and gymnastic ones, have been dissolved. This gives us the distinct impression that the new government is directed against...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: YUGOSLAVIA: ''Alexander the Absolute | 2/11/1929 | See Source »

George Bancroft's leading role in "The Wolf of Well Street" not only marks his first appearance in an "all talking" but also is made significant by a distinct advance in his ability as an actor. This film showing the back stage actions of the bears and bulls of the stock market would be little more than worthless without his stellar work assisted by Baclanova...

Author: By B. B., | Title: The Crimson Playgoer | 2/11/1929 | See Source »

Baclanova's foreign accent adds a certain bizarre quality which is a distinct addition to production. Her acting is not of the best calibre and yet she leaves a distinct impression of talent...

Author: By B. B., | Title: The Crimson Playgoer | 2/11/1929 | See Source »

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