DISTINCTIONS Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

distinctions

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plural of distinction

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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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 Nortin Hadler, an emeritus professor of medicine at the University of North Carolina, told me that the issue extends far beyond subtle distinctions. —

Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026 But Cuban authorities still make legal distinctions between Cubans who have permanent residence on the island and those who don’t. —

Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026 One of the most important distinctions in HS care is understanding what triggers can—and can’t—do. —

Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 11 May 2026 Deportation cases often hinge on technical distinctions in federal law, and outcomes can vary widely based on past convictions and timing. —

Hanna Park, CNN Money, 10 May 2026 The practical lesson for policymakers is to keep two distinctions in mind. —

James Broughel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026 This entry provides an overview of ethics in media and then explores ethical decision-making, codes of ethics in media professions, distinctions between the law and ethics, and issues related to social responsibility, minimizing harm, and promoting truth and justice. —

Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026 School Board member Matthew Jay Lane made the motion to side with the union, saying teachers are a big part of why the Palm Beach County School District has received distinctions of being A-rated and academically high-performing by the state. —

Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026 Among its many distinctions, SPLC is known for bankrupting the Ku Klux Klan. —

Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026

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Winning the margins Although the Sky’s win was anchored by double-doubles from Cardoso (22 points and 14 rebounds) and Diggins (21 and 11), the game ultimately was won by their ability to maximize advantages at the rim.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2026
Evaluate all three carefully before getting started and consider, too, the advantages of splitting a deposit of this size amid two or even all of these account types now.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 May 2026