As Taiwan grows more democratic, its political leaders have had to bow to public desires for a more distinctive international presence.

And rather than struggle to create a distinctive presence, hotel operators can slip into the identity of well-loved civic icons.

Leeds' wizened features made him a distinctive presence.

Which is not to say she does not make her distinctive presence felt strongly on a set, according to people who work with her.

And Mr. Irwin is of course a very distinctive presence.

Additionally, Iranians have a distinctive presence on the north end of Yonge Street.

Other cultures were undoubtedly present, but in smaller numbers, and they did not leave such a distinctive presence.

Buster Keaton's performance in the film was singled out as having an unusual stillness for his character that gave him a distinctive presence on screen.

We will sorely miss her distinctive presence in our professional and personal lives.

She is strikingly half-silhouetted against the dark figure of the father, a less distinctive presence hovering behind her.