a cooking style that is 'distinctive' [='characteristic'] of this region
This wine has a more 'distinctive' flavor than that one.
The store sells only the most 'distinctive' chocolates.
(..) Tell us what you know! Tell us what you know, now! SAITO: I have always hated this carpet. It's stained and frayed in such distinctive ways. But very definitely made of wool. Right now... ... I'm lying on polyester. Which means I'm not lying on my carpet, in my apartment. (..)2010 Inception