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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3
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
Other distinctions include awards for album packaging, instrumental composition and arrangement.
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Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Exploring their distinctions and connections clears up the confusion and provides a roadmap for breaking free from the status quo to achieve meaningful success.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Such distinctions can better ensure that the trusts are distinct in substance, preventing them from being uncrossed by the IRS.
—Darren T. Case, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The distinctions between Afghan women and female tourists can be startling.
—Elise Blanchard, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Lineage names often include details about the host, time period, and location to provide more specific distinctions.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
The dominant view, tracing back to Aristotle, had long assumed that the Earth and other celestial bodies weren’t just separated by a chasm in space, but by distinctions in all other qualities too.
—Thomas Moynihan, Big Think, 18 Dec. 2024
Lighting patterns also offer important distinctions.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Hell is dark, obscuring distinctions between good and evil.
—Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Exploring their distinctions and connections clears up the confusion and provides a roadmap for breaking free from the status quo to achieve meaningful success.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Such distinctions can better ensure that the trusts are distinct in substance, preventing them from being uncrossed by the IRS.
—Darren T. Case, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The distinctions between Afghan women and female tourists can be startling.
—Elise Blanchard, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Lineage names often include details about the host, time period, and location to provide more specific distinctions.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
The dominant view, tracing back to Aristotle, had long assumed that the Earth and other celestial bodies weren’t just separated by a chasm in space, but by distinctions in all other qualities too.
—Thomas Moynihan, Big Think, 18 Dec. 2024
Lighting patterns also offer important distinctions.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Hell is dark, obscuring distinctions between good and evil.
—Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinctions
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His work has garnered him notable accolades, including being a fellow at the Sundance Native Shorts Lab and the inaugural IllumiNative + Netflix Indigenous Producers Program.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
23 Dec. 2024
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The company’s emphasis on research and development has led to several patents and accolades, showcasing its role as a trailblazer in the robotics sector.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Dec. 2024
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Micro-Management in Disguise Narcissistic bosses are often skilled at reframing their most controlling tendencies as virtues.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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What all this will get you (besides the kind of profits only a monopoly can provide) are non-cash virtues like moral force and ethics and journalism and patriotism and liberty.—
Keith Olbermann,
Variety,
17 Dec. 2024
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For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Mega Millions prizes must be claimed within one year from the date of the drawing.—
Natalie Davies,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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The show, which hit number one on Netflix after its release, has received widespread acclaim for its writing, directing, and performances—including from Cooper.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
20 Mar. 2025
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Flagg already was considered the likely No. 1 pick even before the 6-foot-9 swingman backed up the acclaim accompanying his arrival on campus by emerging as a national player of the year front-runner his freshman season.—
Steve Megargee,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Distinctions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinctions. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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