distinguished

adjective

dis·tin·guished di-ˈstiŋ-(g)wisht

Synonyms of distinguished next

: marked by eminence, distinction (see distinction sense 4), or excellence

distinguished leadership

our distinguished guest

: befitting an eminent person

a distinguished setting

Choose the Right Synonym for distinguished

famous, renowned, celebrated, noted, notorious, distinguished, eminent, illustrious mean known far and wide.

famous implies little more than the fact of being, sometimes briefly, widely and popularly known.

a famous actress

renowned implies more glory and acclamation.

one of the most renowned figures in sports history

celebrated implies notice and attention especially in print.

the most celebrated beauty of her day

noted suggests well-deserved public attention.

the noted mystery writer

notorious frequently adds to famous an implication of questionableness or evil.

a notorious gangster

distinguished implies acknowledged excellence or superiority.

a distinguished scientist who won the Nobel Prize

eminent implies even greater prominence for outstanding quality or character.

the country's most eminent writers

illustrious stresses enduring honor and glory attached to a deed or person.

illustrious war heroes

Examples of distinguished in a Sentence

She is distinguished for her achievements in genetic research. heads turned as the well-dressed, distinguished couple strode through the hotel lobby

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Rabinovich, a distinguished Israeli historian of the modern Middle… The War for Lebanon, 1970-1983 This is partly a history of Lebanon's breakdown and civil war, partly a study of why and how Israel went to war in 1982. —

Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024 For his distinguished service, Sumter awarded Ali land. —

Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 These navy blue pants are going to be perfect for a distinguished appearance. —

Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024 Sween said the case has drawn significant support, including from dozens of distinguished scientists and doctors, a bipartisan group of Texas legislators, advocates for parental rights and organizations that support people with autism. —

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