1
as in excellence
exceptionally high quality
a shop selling native handicrafts of distinction
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2
as in advantage
a quality that gives something special worth
has the distinction of being the oldest house in the city
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3
as in accolade
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
I did all of the work, and the other guy got all the distinction
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as in dominance
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance
a number of physicians of national distinction serve on the staff of the teaching hospital
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5
as in award
something given in recognition of achievement
won a number of distinctions in her long career as an actress
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as in difference
the quality or state of being different
the distinction between the two photographic prints escapes me
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as in separation
the state of being kept distinct
the distinction between liberty and license is often violated in today's freewheeling society
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Recent Examples of distinction
The headcount retention is a stark distinction from other corporate messaging recently.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
But other popular sites that charged for membership typically provided photos and videos without any distinction.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 26 Sep. 2025
According to the travel platform, fewer than 1% earn the distinction out of 8 million listings.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Before relocating just up the street, the restaurant also has the distinction of housing the oldest stand-up bar in America.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
But other popular sites that charged for membership typically provided photos and videos without any distinction.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 26 Sep. 2025
According to the travel platform, fewer than 1% earn the distinction out of 8 million listings.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Before relocating just up the street, the restaurant also has the distinction of housing the oldest stand-up bar in America.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinction
Noun
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The Kings’ vaunted depth remains a strength and Kuemper keeps up last year’s excellence.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Taylor Swift knows what excellence requires and is not afraid to demand it.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Keller took advantage and scored after two of the gaffes and the third killed a drive in the end zone.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Sep. 2025
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The veteran right-hander — who grew up in Anaheim — had sharp command of his pitches and used it to his advantage throughout the night.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As accolades continue to come Michigan’s way as a popular destination for travelers — a recent USA Today poll ranked Mackinac Island in northern Michigan as the top spot in the nation to visit for fall — the state’s Pure Michigan campaign is airing nationally, touting the Great Lakes State.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Since opening in 2018, the steakhouse has earned numerous accolades.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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China has rapidly modernized its navy and air force, adding aircraft carriers, advanced destroyers, and long-range missiles to challenge US dominance in the western Pacific.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters have been Co-CEOs there since 2023, presiding over a period of share price growth and continued dominance in streaming despite initial skepticism about the dual arrangement.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This year’s awards are produced by Anchor Street Collective, with Branden Chapman is executive producer, and Carleen Cappelletti is co-executive producer.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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The addition of podcasters to THR’s prestigious Roundtable lineup spotlights the voices driving today’s audio renaissance and contemporary entertainment trends bringing podcasting into the heart of the awards conversation.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And here, roundabouts make a major difference because drivers don’t turn left in front of oncoming traffic.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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But its differences will also keep it fresh, since Borderland has a sci-fi twist to it, whereas Squid Game is grounded in the real world.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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During Christmas dinner, Martha (72) announces her separation after discovering her husband’s affair with her best friend, upending the holiday as her children and their partners confront their own romantic issues.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Here's everything to know about Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's separation.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Education was considered an individual pursuit marked by moral excellency and only the students who did the best in school would have proceeded to higher education.—
Sara Novak,
Discover Magazine,
12 Nov. 2024
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Zurich said the Game Changer Award pays tribute to excellency in the film business with a focus on leaders that not only cherish change and forward-thinking approaches in the business, but also stand for the DNA of what cinema has represented since its invention.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2024
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“Distinction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinction. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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