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
Other states make distinctions between felony and misdemeanor violations based on things like how much money was involved.
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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.
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Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Some are marketed or modified in ways that blur those distinctions.
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Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
That difference between the company and the security is one of the most important distinctions in investing.
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
However, the piece misses important distinctions, particularly around article processing charges (APCs).
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Torie Bosch,
STAT,
20 June 2026
In that imperative, distinctions between mediums and genres blur as we are pressured to translate our cultural production into that form of direct address.
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Shanti Escalante-De Mattei,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
However, because of key distinctions in their nutritional profiles, strawberries are best for blood sugar management, while bananas are best for energy.
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Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
10 June 2026
Both are wearing these distinctions as a badge of honor.
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Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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
Some are marketed or modified in ways that blur those distinctions.
—
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
That difference between the company and the security is one of the most important distinctions in investing.
—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
However, the piece misses important distinctions, particularly around article processing charges (APCs).
—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
20 June 2026
In that imperative, distinctions between mediums and genres blur as we are pressured to translate our cultural production into that form of direct address.
—
Shanti Escalante-De Mattei,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
However, because of key distinctions in their nutritional profiles, strawberries are best for blood sugar management, while bananas are best for energy.
—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
10 June 2026
Both are wearing these distinctions as a badge of honor.
—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinctions
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Comparatively long engagement range One of the Hornet Block 1’s key advantages is its comparatively long engagement range, reported to exceed 75 kilometers.
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The 2026 edition is unique because those advantages have effectively been shared among three teams as this is the first time in World Cup history one tournament has been played in three countries.
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Despite a career filled with awards and accolades, his family says fame was never what mattered most to him.
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His past accolades include being honored by the Red Cross and Congress and being awarded the Legion of Merit.
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Somebody needed to step up to at least fill some of the shoes left by Clarke, the only player to ever win three consecutive Electric Play of the Week awards.
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On Monday, OpenAI will host its first-ever Cannes Lions event a few blocks away from the Palais where the awards are given, along the boulevard where the major tech players and ad holding companies have traditionally set up shop to show off to clients.
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There was nothing remotely polarizing in a gig that everything to do with classic virtues.
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Rather than maintaining aristocratic distance, Nero linked his public image to the virtues and popularity of spectacle.
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This development comes as Red Sox fans might reflect on past glories, including Pomeranz's time with the team.
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The handwritten sign on the cooler, extolling the glories of bottarga, is your first hint that Bottega Gabriele’s Italian bona fides run deep.
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No one won the Mega Millions jackpot or any of the Match 5 prizes.
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Attendees could donate to be added to a raffle to win prizes like local restaurant gift cards, travel equipment or experiences like free Santa Cruz Warriors tickets.
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The artist was beloved by Americans for his intimate portrayals of the country’s values.
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Talarico’s faith is distinct from the Catholicism that Vice President JD Vance embraced in 2019, which sees a central place for Christianity in American life that’s focused on traditional social values like family formation — not social justice.
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Sharp earned Big 12 Conference Al-Defensive Team and Big 12 tournament MVP honors as a junior.
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In 2025, the Mavericks selected Cooper Flagg, who won Rookie of the Year honors this past season.
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“Distinctions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinctions. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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