with distinction

idiom

: with special awards or recognition
He graduated with distinction.

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Last night, 13 students were named Critic Award winners recognized with distinction during the show. Essence, 9 May 2025 The flag-lowering directive is consistent with long-standing practices in Florida and the U.S. for commemorating those who served with distinction. Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025 Biden then bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, the U.S.’s highest civilian award, upon Pope Francis before leaving office. Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025 Krause was born in Los Angeles and served with distinction in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Matt Minton, Variety, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for with distinction

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“With distinction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20distinction. Accessed 18 May. 2025.

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