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
The traditional distinctions between linear and streaming are fading away for sports, however.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
There’s little effort to explore the complex identities of Arabic people who live in Israel or to wrestle with the distinctions between them, Palestinians in Gaza, and Hamas terrorists.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
Beyond improving mobility, the transition marked a step forward in gender equality within the police, eliminating visual distinctions and reinforcing that women could perform the same duties as men on the streets of Sweden.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
My guess is that those who signed the pledge are unlikely to make fine distinctions.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
Most intriguing is how these groups will be submitted among the rock, metal and alternative categories, distinctions that only get more confusing as time marches on.
—Alan Light, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
But the distinctions are essential in the tax universe.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 23 Sep. 2025
The 6-foot-1, 300-pound lineman has earned several academic distinctions, including placement on the UNLV Dean’s Honor List and the Academic All-Mountain West Team.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Sep. 2025
In mainland Europe, the standardization of driving on the right began with the sweeping away of class distinctions in revolutionary France — the left had previously been the preserve of the carriage-riding wealthy.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
There’s little effort to explore the complex identities of Arabic people who live in Israel or to wrestle with the distinctions between them, Palestinians in Gaza, and Hamas terrorists.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
Beyond improving mobility, the transition marked a step forward in gender equality within the police, eliminating visual distinctions and reinforcing that women could perform the same duties as men on the streets of Sweden.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
My guess is that those who signed the pledge are unlikely to make fine distinctions.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
Most intriguing is how these groups will be submitted among the rock, metal and alternative categories, distinctions that only get more confusing as time marches on.
—Alan Light, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
But the distinctions are essential in the tax universe.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 23 Sep. 2025
The 6-foot-1, 300-pound lineman has earned several academic distinctions, including placement on the UNLV Dean’s Honor List and the Academic All-Mountain West Team.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Sep. 2025
In mainland Europe, the standardization of driving on the right began with the sweeping away of class distinctions in revolutionary France — the left had previously been the preserve of the carriage-riding wealthy.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinctions
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Legalized betting has certain security advantages in that unusual betting patterns — such as large bets being placed on a random player’s performance — can be immediately flagged.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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While the Dodgers have the most advantages on paper, Toronto has enough talent to compete and could test Los Angeles' bullpen, a known weakness.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Federal investigation reveals wide criminal net Browse the website of Chen’s Prince Group, and the company’s public image is one of charitable endeavors, business accolades and awards for corporate social responsibility initiatives, large donations to anti-Covid efforts, and education programs.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Awarded writers and filmmakers received accolades from industry partners including AMC Networks, Enderby Entertainment, Josephson Entertainment and the Writers Guild of America East.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
25 Oct. 2025
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Bugonia, the latest from Yorgos Lanthimos, had a great opening weekend as awards season hopefuls including It Was Just An Accident and The Mastermind saw solid expansions at the specialty box office.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
26 Oct. 2025
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Some of Sovereign's wines have even won international awards and competitions.—
Lauren Green,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Syclone may not have been fully appreciated during its day, but today, more than 30 years later, enthusiasts have caught onto its major virtues.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
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Administration can grow to model the virtues it should be made to preach.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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As long as the sport was going to allow all the Astros’ October glories to stand, Springer was impossible to leave off this team.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The movie is about the intersection of life’s regrets and notable glories.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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There will be a costume contest starting at midnight in Room7, exclusive drink offerings and a chance to win $2000 in cash and prizes.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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There will also be a costume contest with prizes.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Today, the fourth and fifth generations are largely leading the philanthropic drive, but the family’s vision and values were evident throughout the 20th century.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Although Connolly served as deputy speaker of Ireland’s lower house after being first elected in 2016, her win was widely viewed as continuing the recent trend of choosing a more independent president based on the candidate’s values.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Walk of Fame honors artists and music industry professionals who have made a significant impact on Nashville.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
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Our annual IndieWire Critics Survey out of the Cannes Film Festival awarded that film top honors (out of all the films at Cannes) as well.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Distinctions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinctions. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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