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
The backstory Fufu Tokyo Ginza is the first urban property from Fufu Japan, a brand known for intimate onsen retreats in quieter corners of the country, seven of which hold Michelin Key distinctions.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Specifically, the study found the PATM patients emitted more petrochemicals, organosulfur compounds, and some aldehydes (including 39 times the normal amount of toluene, a chemical found in crude oil), among other distinctions—findings published in the scholarly journal Scientific Reports in 2023.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
Who can decide when a country goes to war is one of the crucial distinctions between a republic and a monarchy.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
The attorneys representing Snow in those cases have pointed to a lack of certain evidence and factual distinctions between the women's stories.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Mar. 2026
Understanding the distinctions in law enforcement authority, safeguarding private property and resident information, and seeking legal guidance when needed are essential components of responsible association governance.
—Peter S. Sachs, Sun Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
There are some distinctions between the popular ride-hailing apps and the upcoming service.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Together with kabuki hairstylist Tadashi Nishimatsu — Kyoko Toyokawa did the film’s non-performance hair and makeup — Hibino blended faithful Edo era references with visual distinctions between characters.
—Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
But the capabilities of Anthropic’s models may make those distinctions hard to sustain.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 21 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Specifically, the study found the PATM patients emitted more petrochemicals, organosulfur compounds, and some aldehydes (including 39 times the normal amount of toluene, a chemical found in crude oil), among other distinctions—findings published in the scholarly journal Scientific Reports in 2023.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
Who can decide when a country goes to war is one of the crucial distinctions between a republic and a monarchy.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
The attorneys representing Snow in those cases have pointed to a lack of certain evidence and factual distinctions between the women's stories.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Mar. 2026
Understanding the distinctions in law enforcement authority, safeguarding private property and resident information, and seeking legal guidance when needed are essential components of responsible association governance.
—Peter S. Sachs, Sun Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
There are some distinctions between the popular ride-hailing apps and the upcoming service.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Together with kabuki hairstylist Tadashi Nishimatsu — Kyoko Toyokawa did the film’s non-performance hair and makeup — Hibino blended faithful Edo era references with visual distinctions between characters.
—Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
But the capabilities of Anthropic’s models may make those distinctions hard to sustain.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinctions
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Finally, many families will need to analyze whether to invest alone or with partners – a decision that carries its own set of advantages and trade‑offs.—
Belinda G. Schwartz,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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The research team also pointed out that flexibility and safety are not the only advantages of the innovative electrolyte.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the Television category, Brazilian broadcaster Globo took two accolades.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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Kennedy’s other accolades include a BAFTA fellowship and a CBE Award.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Big East’s individual awards are voted on by the conference’s coaches, whose selections are not made public.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Among his awards and decorations were the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon.—
ALLEN G. BREED,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Mostly, Stanton’s sense of her own virtues made her bristle at all the great and petty indignities that characterized her place as a woman.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini has earned praise from every opposing coach across the league in his first two NHL seasons, and Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff also took a minute Tuesday to extoll the 19-year-old’s virtues.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The showstopper was a two-and-a-half-pound horsehair crab, one of the glories of Hokkaido's coastal waters, presented whole and then steamed and shelled.—
Alex Halberstadt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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And if the hypotheticals are not enough to dissuade, history is littered with teams trading away their future for immediate glories, seeing their plans implode, and being left with a ruinous future that becomes a hopeless present while another team reaps the benefits.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham’s knife-crime drama has won Emmys and Golden Globes, and will now compete for prizes in the UK when the RTS Awards takes place on March 24.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
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Lottery winners of prizes past have learned, sometimes the hard way, the value of anonymity when coming into a large amount of money.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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And now, a new Times analysis of the highest home values in California shows Newport Beach perched at the top.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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People have preferences, values and commitments regarding real-world outcomes, but AI systems intrinsically do not.—
Jon R. Lindsay,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
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The group formally proposed a charter amendment that would subject future honors to a public referendum.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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In addition to his heroics in Super Bowl III, Snell is remembered for a standout rookie season, earning AFL Rookie of the Year honors and setting the Jets single-game rushing record.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Distinctions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinctions. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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