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as in imposing
having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner
heads turned as the well-dressed, distinguished couple strode through the hotel lobby
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as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
a distinguished astronomer who is widely respected in the field
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as in differentiated
to understand or point out the difference in
even at such a young age, he could distinguish the calls of various birds
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as in characterized
to be an important feature of
a collection of recipes distinguished by their ease and simplicity
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as in identified
to find out or establish the identity of
learned at an early age to distinguish the sound of a piano in an orchestra
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as in noticed
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
could barely distinguish the garden gate through the mist
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as in classified
to arrange or assign according to type
on the exam we were asked to distinguish the specimens by acidity
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Recent Examples of distinguished
Richard Dunn, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
In addition to stupendous views of the eclipse, guests can expect to enjoy fascinating culture, history, food and wine, along with insightful programming on eclipses and cosmic wonders curated by distinguished lecturer Dr. Alex Filippenko, professor of astronomy at UC Berkeley.
—Cassidy Randall, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
The design—distinguished by its signature splashes of crimson red—feels personal and polished.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The Newport Harbor girls program also has a distinguished history with seven CIF championships and myriad players advancing to the collegiate level.
—Richard Dunn, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
In addition to stupendous views of the eclipse, guests can expect to enjoy fascinating culture, history, food and wine, along with insightful programming on eclipses and cosmic wonders curated by distinguished lecturer Dr. Alex Filippenko, professor of astronomy at UC Berkeley.
—Cassidy Randall, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
Hackman’s searing turn as the hyper, gum-smacking Doyle in the documentary-style French Connection distinguished him as a leading man.
—Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
The design—distinguished by its signature splashes of crimson red—feels personal and polished.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinguished
Adjective
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Proposals ranged from turning the block into a public pavilion to adding a fabric facade around the current building to give it a less imposing look.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
19 July 2025
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The far more imposing limit is MLS’s global standing.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Derek the outstanding chef, food and beverage supervisor and overall leader of the charge, came from Tao.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The documents viewed by The Tennessean do not make clear whether Ogles owes the law firms outstanding payments or is seeking reimbursement after already having paid them.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
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What’s new visually is what’s news here; the fact that Dead & Company are doing completely unique setlists each night — or at least completely differentiated over the course of a three-day weekend — is an old, dog-bites-man story.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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Imax is hugely differentiated from at-home watching.—
Ramin Setoodeh,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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Other common ants found in the state include the carpenter ant, characterized by their large, black bodies, and fire ants, known for their red color and affinity for building large mounds in yards that can be dangerous, Hayes said.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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One source close to the negotiations described a deal as 'close' and a Red Sox source characterized the team as hopeful of getting a deal done as of late Saturday night.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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The victims were sisters and identified by a family member only as 9-year-old Sammy and 13-year-old Valery, ABC 6 News reported.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Lake County Coroner’s Office has identified the Gary man shot and killed by Gary Police Wednesday morning after a hostage situation involving a 1-year-old child.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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And our findings have broader implications for how species are classified and protected under conservation laws.—
Andre A. Naranjo,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
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Arrest warrant questioned Many law experts question the validity of the warrant, which specified that certain key provisions of South Korea's Criminal Procedure Act should be excluded, which meant the police could search the military and government-classified presidential residence.—
Joohee Cho,
ABC News,
5 Jan. 2025
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His young sons clung to family members as a silent crowd watched the dignified transfer, officers standing at attention lining the pathway with hands raised in a salute.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a former NYPD officer, met with Islam’s family and attended the dignified transfer of the slain officer.—
Stephen Sorace , Pilar Arias,
FOXNews.com,
31 July 2025
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Without a doubt, 2025 will stake its claim in history to this prestigious list of watershed years.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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The bar menu is impressive, designed in partnership with Cartagena's El Barón, featured on the prestigious 50 Best Discovery list.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Distinguished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinguished. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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