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
Drawing from pre-Columbian sound artifacts, Alarcón Tennen reimagines sculpture as exchange rather than form, collapsing distinctions between viewer and performer, touch and sound.
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
The distinctions on these rosters are more than a bit fungible.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
As co-CEOs, the pair has also worked to maintain some clear distinctions between their two roles, with each focusing on different aspects of the business and having specific direct reports.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
But there are a few distinctions between that and the current rug-on-wall movement.
—Lila Allen, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
Understanding those distinctions matters.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Working with the Materias, a researcher could follow the trail of a subject through history, philosophy, theology, poetry, the Bible, whatever — freely across categorical distinctions such as author and genre.
—Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026
All over the country, governors and legislators are being pressured by the American Academy of Physician Associates, a lobbying group, to blur the distinctions between physicians and PAs.
—Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Jared Feldman, owner of travel agency Jafeldma Travel, said there are distinctions between private destinations and private excursions.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
The distinctions on these rosters are more than a bit fungible.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
As co-CEOs, the pair has also worked to maintain some clear distinctions between their two roles, with each focusing on different aspects of the business and having specific direct reports.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
But there are a few distinctions between that and the current rug-on-wall movement.
—Lila Allen, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
Understanding those distinctions matters.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Working with the Materias, a researcher could follow the trail of a subject through history, philosophy, theology, poetry, the Bible, whatever — freely across categorical distinctions such as author and genre.
—Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026
All over the country, governors and legislators are being pressured by the American Academy of Physician Associates, a lobbying group, to blur the distinctions between physicians and PAs.
—Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Jared Feldman, owner of travel agency Jafeldma Travel, said there are distinctions between private destinations and private excursions.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinctions
Noun
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The group, made up primarily of siblings and some of their cousins, has managed to develop an international following with their short films despite a lack of formal training or much in the way of economic advantages.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, these IRAs have the same tax advantages as standard IRAs.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Some stars receiving accolades were notably absent (Ackie and Cooper included), but the blue carpet was still a sight to behold.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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At a program unaccustomed to recent success, which has two winning seasons in its 20 years as a Division I program, second-year Coach John Shulman has the Bears aiming higher that regular-season accolades.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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The mood today was more tenuous, the industry crowd mulling in the lobby with cocktails, discussing the tail end of awards season and the controversy coming out of the Berlin Film Festival concerning politically cautious juror statements.—
Film Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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South Korea awards about $208,000 for gold, roughly $139,000 for silver and $70,000 for bronze.—
Lee Ying Shan,Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Topping it off are outstanding truck virtues, from its off-road-ready all-wheel-drive system to its 11,000-pound maximum towing capacity to the clever cargo storage area between the cab and bed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In his speech, Ohanian, who is Armenian, extolled the virtues of allyship across cultures.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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Thwarted and truncated directorial careers are among the depressing glories of the art of movies.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2026
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It is believed only around 40 were ever printed, and they were given out as prizes for an illustration contest in the late 1990s.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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There will be thousands of dollars in prizes and gift certificates.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Despite solid economic growth, booming stock values, cooling inflation and a stable unemployment rate, the economic gains have been uneven.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Auction values are based on 12-team, 26-player rosters with a $260 budget.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Griffey played in the MLB Japan All-Star Series in 1990 and 1992, earning MVP honors of the 1990 tournament, won by Japan.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Light, Mutschler, and Daniel McAvay made the All-Tournament team for the Hawks, while Brown earned MVP honors.—
Zach McMahon,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Distinctions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinctions. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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