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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His grandfather Campbell Forsyth made four appearances in goal for Scotland in 1964 and his father Stuart Burgess, also a defender, had a distinguished career in the Scottish leagues. —

Asif Burhan, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 The Academy Award-winning filmmaker is only the 37th director to receive the distinguished honor, awarded at the discretion of current and past DGA presidents, in the Guild’s 88-year history. —

Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024 Vice President Kamala Harris was among the distinguished guests who attended the 47th annual Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday in Washington, D.C. —

Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024 Behind him, at eighty, were sixty years of distinguished service to his party; before him, a sea of indifference. —

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