distinguished
adjective
dis·tin·guished
di-ˈstiŋ-(g)wisht 
1
: marked by eminence, distinction (see distinction sense 4), or excellence
distinguished leadership
our distinguished guest
2
: befitting an eminent person
a distinguished setting
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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—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
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—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
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Kristen Fischer, Health, 29 Dec. 2025
This year, Robb Report’s editorial team and our distinguished contributors crisscrossed the globe to drive the premier models recently introduced by the world’s leading luxury and high-performance marques, as well as examples from boutique restoration houses.
—Robb Report Contributors, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2025
Roberta Moise, distinguished educator, serving as a middle school math instructor with Florida Virtual School, impacting students in Miami-Dade County and across Florida.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
Work supported For the first time in its 56-year history, La Jolla Music Society named four distinguished San Diego classical and chamber-music organizations — Art of Elan, Bach Collegium, Camarada and Mainly Mozart — as Resident Companies at The Conrad.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
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“Distinguished.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distinguished. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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