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with distinction

idiom

: with special awards or recognition
He graduated with distinction.

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Beckstrom served with distinction as a military police officer with the 863rd Military Police Company, the West Virginia National Guard said in a statement. CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025 Toca Pebbled Leather and Suede Sneaker Featuring a retro twist on the classic white sneaker, the Cariuma Tocas blend timelessness with distinction. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2025 Chandan passes the physical test with distinction—but soon learns that all police appointments have been suspended indefinitely due to the pandemic, leaving his future on hold. Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 21 Nov. 2025 The Little Rock School District offers several pathways for students to graduate with distinction, including in management, robotics, software development and more. Dmitry Martirosov, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 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 2 Dec. 2025.

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