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

Disappearing walls of glass blur distinctions between indoors and out. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 July 2026

Morgan Tweet, Co-Founder of IND HEMP and Executive Director of The Hemp Feed Coalition, says over email the pending restrictions fail to recognize distinctions across hemp sectors. — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

DeSantis is also on pace to exceed other dubious distinctions. — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2026

In the early days of alcohol taxation, there was less variation in alcohol categories and clearer distinctions between drinks, so the categorical tax approach made more sense. — Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

So we're not characterized by geographical distinctions, northern, southern, western, can all have a unity. — Lori A Bashian , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026

There are also a few important distinctions between the last season of The Bear and The Pitt- or 24-style seasons — most especially that The Bear’s single shift does not take place in real time. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 June 2026

Other states make distinctions between felony and misdemeanor violations based on things like how much money was involved. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 23 June 2026

In one of its many distinctions from other festivals, Ojai stays fresh by yearly changing music directors and for its 80th anniversary Esa-Pekka Salonen returned after a quarter-century absence. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026