1
as in advantages
a quality that gives something special worth
has the distinction of being the oldest house in the city
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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
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as in awards
something given in recognition of achievement
won a number of distinctions in her long career as an actress
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Recent Examples of distinctions
However, the distinctions between the Senate and House budget resolution proposals are significant, and with Speaker Mike Johnson only being able to lose three Republican votes, the path to federal tax reform remains unclear.
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Lynn Mucenski Keck, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
An uncertain future The Kennedy Center staff has attempted to work within the constraints of a philanthropy model to reach a broad audience and challenge high/middle/low distinctions.
—Joanna Dee Das, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
New cultural distinctions emerged.
—Joanna Dee Das, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
Researchers compared these new species to the fish species they were previously believed to be and highlighted their distinctions.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
These terms make crucial distinctions between who carries out the final act of ending life.
—Mathew Schmalz, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
In practice, these distinctions can have substantial implications for portfolio performance, fee transparency, and overall financial security.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
But according to legal documents in the case, prosecutors argue that the Salvadoran Constitution changed in 1983, eliminating legal distinctions between children born in or out of wedlock.
—Albinson Linares, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2025
Some of the nitty-gritty distinctions within Sanders’ accuracy numbers are alarming, as well.
—Derrik Klassen, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Lynn Mucenski Keck, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
An uncertain future The Kennedy Center staff has attempted to work within the constraints of a philanthropy model to reach a broad audience and challenge high/middle/low distinctions.
—Joanna Dee Das, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
New cultural distinctions emerged.
—Joanna Dee Das, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
Researchers compared these new species to the fish species they were previously believed to be and highlighted their distinctions.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
These terms make crucial distinctions between who carries out the final act of ending life.
—Mathew Schmalz, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
In practice, these distinctions can have substantial implications for portfolio performance, fee transparency, and overall financial security.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
But according to legal documents in the case, prosecutors argue that the Salvadoran Constitution changed in 1983, eliminating legal distinctions between children born in or out of wedlock.
—Albinson Linares, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2025
Some of the nitty-gritty distinctions within Sanders’ accuracy numbers are alarming, as well.
—Derrik Klassen, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinctions
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Andre's achievements have earned him numerous accolades in his field.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Rebels featured the best defensive line south of Columbus, Ohio, and several players received high accolades.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Micro-Management in Disguise Narcissistic bosses are often skilled at reframing their most controlling tendencies as virtues.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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What all this will get you (besides the kind of profits only a monopoly can provide) are non-cash virtues like moral force and ethics and journalism and patriotism and liberty.—
Keith Olbermann,
Variety,
17 Dec. 2024
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For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Mega Millions prizes must be claimed within one year from the date of the drawing.—
Natalie Davies,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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In addition to critical acclaim, E•MO•TION debuted at No. 16 on the Billboard 200 album chart.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
17 July 2025
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The most recent game in the series, Mortal Kombat 1, was released in 2023 to critical acclaim.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
17 July 2025
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“Distinctions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinctions. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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