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

These distinctions may matter depending on your needs and the complexity of your situation. — Adam Palasciano, USA Today, 28 July 2026

One of the most consequential distinctions in AI governance is the difference between prediction and judgment. — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Key Takeaways Research in to effects of drinking water of different temperatures is older and included a small sample size of participants, so more research is needed to make strong distinctions. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 28 July 2026

Internationally, her role as a cultural emissary has earned her widespread recognition, including distinctions connected to UNESCO and other cultural institutions. — The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 28 July 2026

There is no higher honor, no distinctions among the immortals. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 26 July 2026

The two campaigns are also seeking to make greater distinctions over policy, even as all four candidates largely align on many of the issues. — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026

Orlando wiped out all three distinctions before the half-hour mark. — Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 23 July 2026

That makes distinctions between six-, 12- and 15-week bans less meaningful than policymakers often assume. — Laurel Elder, The Conversation, 23 July 2026