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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
As missile strikes, drone attacks and maritime disruptions linked to Iran ripple across the region, insurers and policyholders are scrutinizing how those distinctions hold up in practice.
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Contessa Brewer,dawn Giel, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Its star, Louise Lasser, graced the covers of People, Newsweek, and TV Guide, back when those distinctions really meant something.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
This is just the first point of contention in a minefield of cultural barriers, letter-of-the-law distinctions, personal prejudices and perhaps some plain mistruth here and there.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 18 May 2026
Under the current proposal, those distinctions are erased.
—Luisa Veltmann, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
Nortin Hadler, an emeritus professor of medicine at the University of North Carolina, told me that the issue extends far beyond subtle distinctions.
—Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
But Cuban authorities still make legal distinctions between Cubans who have permanent residence on the island and those who don’t.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
One of the most important distinctions in HS care is understanding what triggers can—and can’t—do.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 11 May 2026
The practical lesson for policymakers is to keep two distinctions in mind.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Contessa Brewer,dawn Giel, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Its star, Louise Lasser, graced the covers of People, Newsweek, and TV Guide, back when those distinctions really meant something.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
This is just the first point of contention in a minefield of cultural barriers, letter-of-the-law distinctions, personal prejudices and perhaps some plain mistruth here and there.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 18 May 2026
Under the current proposal, those distinctions are erased.
—Luisa Veltmann, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
Nortin Hadler, an emeritus professor of medicine at the University of North Carolina, told me that the issue extends far beyond subtle distinctions.
—Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
But Cuban authorities still make legal distinctions between Cubans who have permanent residence on the island and those who don’t.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
One of the most important distinctions in HS care is understanding what triggers can—and can’t—do.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 11 May 2026
The practical lesson for policymakers is to keep two distinctions in mind.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinctions
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Reykjanes also offers practical advantages, not least its proximity to Keflavik Airport and Reykjavik.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Nowhere demonstrates the advantages of chartering more clearly than the French Riviera.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Shania Twain, are airing live on Prime Video and Amazon Music from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, meaning some of the genre's biggest stars are going home with new accolades under their belts.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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The displays have won several prestigious design accolades, including the Red Dot Award and the Good Design Award.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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While votes on the MVP and other postseason awards are submitted before the start of the playoffs, the league traditionally waits for an opportune moment to announce the winners on the pregame shows of its media partners.—
Mike Prada,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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In between, Messi has won back-to-back league MVP awards (a first), won a Golden Boot as goal-scoring leader and led Inter Miami to the 2023 Leagues Cup title, the 2024 Supporters’ Shield for best regular-season record, and the 2025 MLS Cup as league champion.—
Greg Cote
May 18,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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Sharon had submitted a dozen couplets about the virtues of stay-at-home motherhood, as well as a rhyming list of reasons to believe in God.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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One of the many virtues of the Old Colony Mennonite church is silence.—
Maria Giesbrecht,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Edna, that was a glorious question about glories!—
Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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Romanticize the Dive, Metric’s tenth album, looks backwards in an attempt to recapture those old glories.—
Ethan Beck,
Pitchfork,
4 May 2026
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But no matter the prodding, Terminus never wanted the patrons to feel cheated, so the games, while tricky, were winnable, and the prizes reasonable and fair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Scratch-off prizes expire one year from the date of sale, and winners are encouraged to immediately sign the back of the ticket and contact the Pennsylvania Lottery at 1-800-692-7481.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Assayas takes a cynical and clichéd view regarding temptation and corruption, worldly rewards of security and pleasure, even ego and pride, while having nothing to say about the transformations envisioned or the values embodied in the exercise of political authority.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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And for vegans, undeclared dairy or eggs can affect health or ethical values.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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One of the world’s highest dining honors has been awarded to six fine dining restaurants in North Carolina — including one in Charlotte.—
Drew Jackson,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2026
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Names, degrees and honors appear below as provided by the respective schools.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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“Distinctions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinctions. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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