with distinction

idiom

: with special awards or recognition
He graduated with distinction.

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As Minnesotans have served with distinction since the Civil War, Dietrich said the new museum will give them the opportunity to showcase Minnesota service through the years. Tim Speier, Twin Cities, 31 July 2025 Walter Burnett has served the 27th Ward and the city of Chicago with distinction for about three decades. Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2025 Umer transferred to Wayne State University with a 3.01 GPA but walked across the graduation stage with distinction — and a sense of confidence. Meg Vandermark, Freep.com, 5 July 2025 These four candidates can deliver: Mary Gibson has led the Naperville Park Board with distinction and with bipartisan respect. Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for with distinction

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“With distinction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20distinction. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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