The phrase "distinctive categories" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to unique or specific classifications within a particular context.
Example: "The research identified several distinctive categories of consumer behavior that influence purchasing decisions."
Alternatives: "unique classifications" or "specific groups".
Most distinctive categories: Miniatures -- tiny furnishings from Chippendale desks to porcelain tea services; garden -- planters, sculptures and lanterns.
Most distinctive categories: Posters and prints of various art genres, including limited editions by Alice Neel, Brice Marden and other artists; Rodin-related items -- sculpture, pasta, snow domes.
Most distinctive categories: Sculpture, from bronze to cast marble; prints, including botanicals, Japanese, European, American; books, a great selection, from African art to photography.
Most distinctive categories: Books, including an abundant selection on decorative arts; home, from pewter to tea towels, many inspired by the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts collections; framed prints (Japanese, botanicals, Indian and more).
Most distinctive categories: Spiral collection, products inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's design of the museum building, including a spiral fruit basket ($80) and a martini glass ($20); items for collectors, like Jeff Koons's puppy vase ($1,450).
Most distinctive categories: The Rose Center, especially the globe and scientific replicas -- from a wireless weather station ($48) to a floor telescope ($1,345); dinosaur collection -- from puppets to fossil kits; tabletop items, many with botanical, planetarium or animal themes.
Todt Hill is in another distinctive category.
Most distinctive category: Books, including a fine selection on illuminated manuscripts.
Most distinctive category: A selection of indoor and outdoor gardening books, many by staff members.
Most distinctive category: Penguin boutique features a flock of penguin products, including puppets and carafes (and educational material).
Why create yet another distinctive category of of users?
