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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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
Those distinctions are often overlooked in public discussions of the case, where the narrative frequently centers on faulty blood testing rather than the specific crimes for which she was convicted.
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Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
So we're not characterized by geographical distinctions, northern, southern, western, can all have a unity.
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Lori A Bashian , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
There are also a few important distinctions between the last season of The Bear and The Pitt- or 24-style seasons — most especially that The Bear’s single shift does not take place in real time.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Other states make distinctions between felony and misdemeanor violations based on things like how much money was involved.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
In one of its many distinctions from other festivals, Ojai stays fresh by yearly changing music directors and for its 80th anniversary Esa-Pekka Salonen returned after a quarter-century absence.
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Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Some are marketed or modified in ways that blur those distinctions.
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Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
However, the piece misses important distinctions, particularly around article processing charges (APCs).
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Torie Bosch,
STAT,
20 June 2026
In that imperative, distinctions between mediums and genres blur as we are pressured to translate our cultural production into that form of direct address.
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Shanti Escalante-De Mattei,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
So we're not characterized by geographical distinctions, northern, southern, western, can all have a unity.
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Lori A Bashian , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
There are also a few important distinctions between the last season of The Bear and The Pitt- or 24-style seasons — most especially that The Bear’s single shift does not take place in real time.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Other states make distinctions between felony and misdemeanor violations based on things like how much money was involved.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
In one of its many distinctions from other festivals, Ojai stays fresh by yearly changing music directors and for its 80th anniversary Esa-Pekka Salonen returned after a quarter-century absence.
—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Some are marketed or modified in ways that blur those distinctions.
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Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
However, the piece misses important distinctions, particularly around article processing charges (APCs).
—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
20 June 2026
In that imperative, distinctions between mediums and genres blur as we are pressured to translate our cultural production into that form of direct address.
—
Shanti Escalante-De Mattei,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinctions
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Those cost advantages, Schackart said, allow Google to charge about 20% to 30% less for excess compute capacity, which is attracting AI unicorns to Google’s offerings, including its cloud business and enterprise services.
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For example, a 529 plan can offer unmatched tax advantages for education savings, while a custodial brokerage account gives greater flexibility to use funds for major milestones, like a first home or general financial support.
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Their food might be the first mention in Talat’s many accolades, but their bar program can’t be ignored.
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Chosen by chefs, industry professionals and journalists and announced in Milan at the end of June, The Best Pizza Awards are not the only recent accolades for local pizza spots.
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In addition to the monetary compensation and scholarship awards, pageantry is also helping the girls build confidence and learn key behavioral skills.
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At the awards show, Swift teamed the ring with a sage green two-piece set by Wiederhoeft.
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Focusing on the height of quality at every opportunity, KULAKOVSKY is an active articulation of practice, proof that there are many virtues beauty can possess.
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Qualcomm’s investor day featured video endorsements from the CEOs of Meta and Microsoft, Mark Zuckerberg and Satya Nadella respectively, and senior executives from Amazon and Google extolling the virtues of Qualcomm’s tech.
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Every serious soccer nation has had one – a confluence of young stars all peaking at the right time to take the team to new glories.
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This development comes as Red Sox fans might reflect on past glories, including Pomeranz's time with the team.
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Eternal valor is on the line, along with cash prizes and a sequined belt.
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That’s not to mention an upcoming summer of local and national festivities that promises fireworks, parades, bands, speeches, prizes, and commemorative everything, from postage stamps and coins to musical compositions.
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The values imparted to me throughout my public school education — equal opportunity, impartial justice, respect for expertise, basic honesty — have been abandoned by a new breed of politician that has turned governance itself into a blood sport.
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Companies with larger market cap values, such as the top 25 listed below, generally tend to by more stable, while smaller companies can offer higher volatility, but greater growth potential.
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Having earned top honors in Stakes company in four consecutive years, Hit Show has been a warrior.
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In fact, Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger not only wore the green dot in 2025 but was eventually rewarded with Defensive Rookie of the Year honors for his efforts.
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“Distinctions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinctions. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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