Synonyms of distinctions

distinctions

noun

plural of distinction

1

as in advantages

a quality that gives something special worth

has the distinction of being the oldest house in the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• advantages
• virtues
• values
• merits
• excellences
• excellencies
• graces
• cardinal virtues
• superiorities
• edges
• pluses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deficiencies
• defects
• demerits
• flaws
• faults
• failings
• blemishes
• drawbacks
• disvalues
• negatives
• minuses

2

as in accolades

public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement

I did all of the work, and the other guy got all the distinction

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accolades
• glories
• honors
• acclaim
• applauses
• credits
• praises
• laurels
• homages
• kudos
• bays
• fames
• props
• commendations
• lauds
• ovations
• tributes
• suns
• réclames
• celebrities
• compliments
• recommendations
• plaudits
• eulogies
• reputes
• encomiums
• citations
• toasts
• acclamations
• panegyrics
• raves
• rhapsodies
• renowns
• elevations
• kudos
• exaltations
• glorifications
• notes
• enshrinements
• enthronements

3

as in awards

something given in recognition of achievement

won a number of distinctions in her long career as an actress

Synonyms & Similar Words

• awards
• prizes
• accolades
• honors
• trophies
• premiums
• decorations
• medals
• plumes
• badges
• kudos
• blue ribbons
• ribbons
• plates
• plaques
• cups
• commendations
• laurels
• plaudits
• crowns
• tributes
• eulogies
• citations
• orders
• compliments
• applauses
• encomiums
• panegyrics
• paeans
• homages
• hallelujahs
• honorable mentions
• bravos

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of distinctions

Recognize Different Events Require Different Support A big part of the nuances of workplace expectations around personal circumstances is making finer distinctions between them. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026

For the unfortunate crew of the Wild Blue Yonder, those distinctions could mean the difference between survival and utter disaster. — Alix Freckelton, Space.com, 11 Nov. 2026

Clients will feel the consequences not as abstract regulatory distinctions, but as higher bills, slower service and fewer choices. — Will Hausberg, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026

Minor differences in wording such as referring to someone as a tenant versus a resident or referring to animals as being in captivity versus under human care are distinctions that matter. — Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026

Callixtus condemned and excommunicated Sabellius, the most prominent champion of Modalistic Monarchianism, called Sabellianism, a heretical doctrine that denied personal distinctions within the Godhead. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

The moral distinctions among mainstream business, the yakuza gangs, and the police were often blurry. — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

The latest Michelin Guide awarded stars or distinctions to 11 restaurants that have temporarily or permanently closed because of the war. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026

The tracks differ in ways meaningful to the distinctions in responsibilities. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026