The distinctive quality of those policies is their overt moralism.

ECONOMIST: Preparing America for compassionate conservatism

Reason:Many radio disc jockeys favor vinyl for its distinctive sound quality.

FORBES: You, the Record Mogul

Restaurants buy from local farms, the Black Isle and Cromarty breweries and the Cromarty pottery, making for a distinctive, high-quality offer for which they can charge premium prices.

BBC: 'Crofting' vital to rural economy

"To be ranked third in the UK confirms the research and teaching excellence that takes place here, and clearly demonstrates the high quality, distinctive student experience we offer, " she said.

BBC: University of Bath ranked third in Sunday Times guide

"You aspire to own something like that, " he says of the bike's distinctive lines and styling and the quality of the parts.

WSJ: At the Heart of Ducati

With a distinctive profile and finely beveled metallic edges, the Nokia Lumia 610 is built to convey both quality and aspiration.

ENGADGET: Nokia Lumia 610 headed to the (Pacific) 'Ring of Fire' in coming months for ��189