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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
According to Keller, one of the most important distinctions people should understand is that policy memoranda do not independently change federal immigration law.
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Applying terrorism designations to criminal syndicates, Brazilian officials say, conflicts with domestic legal definitions and risks blurring distinctions underpinning international counterterrorism law.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Leaders who can honestly map where those distinctions fall in their own business—and who build their customer service model around that map—are working from the complete picture.
—Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The ruling has been criticized, however, for collapsing distinctions between hijras and transgender people.
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
But those distinctions haven’t broken through to consumers, many who seek out electric bicycles and going home with electric motorcycles, Moore said.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
There are distinctions between the backgrounds and careers of the players.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 21 May 2026
As missile strikes, drone attacks and maritime disruptions linked to Iran ripple across the region, insurers and policyholders are scrutinizing how those distinctions hold up in practice.
—Contessa Brewer,dawn Giel, CNBC, 19 May 2026
This is just the first point of contention in a minefield of cultural barriers, letter-of-the-law distinctions, personal prejudices and perhaps some plain mistruth here and there.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 18 May 2026
Nia Bowers, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Applying terrorism designations to criminal syndicates, Brazilian officials say, conflicts with domestic legal definitions and risks blurring distinctions underpinning international counterterrorism law.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Leaders who can honestly map where those distinctions fall in their own business—and who build their customer service model around that map—are working from the complete picture.
—Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The ruling has been criticized, however, for collapsing distinctions between hijras and transgender people.
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
But those distinctions haven’t broken through to consumers, many who seek out electric bicycles and going home with electric motorcycles, Moore said.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
There are distinctions between the backgrounds and careers of the players.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 21 May 2026
As missile strikes, drone attacks and maritime disruptions linked to Iran ripple across the region, insurers and policyholders are scrutinizing how those distinctions hold up in practice.
—Contessa Brewer,dawn Giel, CNBC, 19 May 2026
This is just the first point of contention in a minefield of cultural barriers, letter-of-the-law distinctions, personal prejudices and perhaps some plain mistruth here and there.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinctions
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Plus, having two accomplished sisters has its advantages.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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That disconnect is beginning to create what could become the new trust economy—one in which governance, authentication, transparency and accountability become strategic advantages for the companies in this space, rather than just operational or compliance obstacles.—
Jacques Ledbetter,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The spa The Mandarin Oriental’s spa is a major draw—and not only because the wellness center has earned some of the highest accolades in the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Her novels have won accolades from the New York Times, the American Booksellers Association, the American Library Association, and Junior Library Guild.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown is therefore based off of nearly four decades of awards, accolades, and recognition across the industry.—
Erin Florio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The same goes for premium business or first-class awards.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Every wartime president extols the nation’s virtues.—
Michael Kazin,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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Through its characters, the book stages an argument about the virtues of various types of maps—those that are measured, those that are recollected, those that are dreamed.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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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.—
Allecia Vermillion,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 May 2026
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But the trophies, the glories, the doubles, trebles and even more spectacular successes — six trophies, lest it be forgotten, in one year for Barca — tell only part of the story about why Pep Guardiola will be remembered among the genuine greats of his profession.—
Jessica Hopkins,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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Among other prizes, the victor would receive a cash reward (reportedly $5,000), a sports car, and a screen test—true markers of Tinseltown success.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The festival presents awards in 13 categories, along with cash prizes for winners.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Forecast values calculated by CNBC.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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But now the collapse of values at the top has become untenable.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Three special honors will be handed during ceremony — two Career Achievement recipients, presented to film editors of outstanding merit and the Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year honor, presented to a filmmaker who exemplifies distinguished achievement in the art and business of film.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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Donald supposedly finished off his career three years ago by collecting eight sacks at his usual defensive tackle spot and earning both All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors.—
Armando Salguero,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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“Distinctions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinctions. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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