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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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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
While gauge distinctions may not look like much, overall sizes of model trains are quite different.
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George Petras, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Austin Kocher, an immigration researcher at Syracuse University, told Newsweek that there are important distinctions in the data between those turned away at the southwest or northern borders, and those who are deported after spending months or several years deeper in the country.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
By acknowledging the distinctions between men and women, golf leadership is uniting with us in their desire to champion women and girls by restoring a space that prioritizes fair competition.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
Were there serious distinctions?
—John Mariani, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The Court usually asks whether these distinctions have a rational basis, a test most forgiving to lawmakers.
—The Editors, National Review, 5 Dec. 2024
Strict scrutiny exists because racial distinctions are presumed to be irrational — because race is an artificial category that has often been abused.
—The Editors, National Review, 5 Dec. 2024
Thus, generational distinctions merit consideration.
—Jim Deloach, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Balancing Contractors And Permanent Employees While the benefits of contractors and permanent employees are clear, the challenge for modern businesses lies in striking the right balance between these two worker distinctions.
—Runar Reistrup, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
George Petras, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Austin Kocher, an immigration researcher at Syracuse University, told Newsweek that there are important distinctions in the data between those turned away at the southwest or northern borders, and those who are deported after spending months or several years deeper in the country.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
By acknowledging the distinctions between men and women, golf leadership is uniting with us in their desire to champion women and girls by restoring a space that prioritizes fair competition.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
Were there serious distinctions?
—John Mariani, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The Court usually asks whether these distinctions have a rational basis, a test most forgiving to lawmakers.
—The Editors, National Review, 5 Dec. 2024
Strict scrutiny exists because racial distinctions are presumed to be irrational — because race is an artificial category that has often been abused.
—The Editors, National Review, 5 Dec. 2024
Thus, generational distinctions merit consideration.
—Jim Deloach, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Balancing Contractors And Permanent Employees While the benefits of contractors and permanent employees are clear, the challenge for modern businesses lies in striking the right balance between these two worker distinctions.
—Runar Reistrup, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinctions
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Across his 17 healthy contests this season, the six-time All-Star and five-time All-NBA honoree seems poised to add to those accolades this year.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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While leading the Fever to a 20-20 record and a playoff berth, Clark was honored with All-Star, All-NBA, and Rookie of the Year accolades, finishing fourth in MVP voting.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The goal of extolling the Six Triple Eight’s virtues renders the film’s narrative an incidental element.Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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On Wednesday morning, Louise Holmes from Facebook, Insta and WhatsApp owner Meta used a keynote to extol the virtues of the time-saving tools Mark Zuckerberg’s company is developing.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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In 2024, finalists shared in about $120,000 in cash and service prizes.Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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The movie has won numerous honors, starting with its premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival in February and including prizes this week from the New York Film Critics Circle and the Gotham Awards.Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Conceived and directed by Stephen Sachs, this documentary drama about a family divided by the Jan. 6 insurrection had its world premiere in Los Angeles before opening in New York to further acclaim.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Focus Features released it in the U.S. on October 25, following the film’s premiere to critical acclaim at the Telluride Film Festival.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Distinctions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinctions. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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