as in solemn
having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner
had the distingué air of a senior diplomat
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Adjective
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In the Midwest, the solemn reason for the day shares space with graduations and trips north to open up cabins, not to mention forays into gardening and house cleaning.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026 -
The internet personality first revealed in a solemn TikTok that she and Hawken, 28, were getting divorced in February, sharing that the split was amicable.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
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As a result, Istanbul Vita is recognized by many patients as a distinguished hair transplant clinic in Turkey, and the clinic received the Best Hair Transplant Clinic in Europe (2023) award.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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How Presidential Taxes Normally Work While the President holds a distinguished position in office, the IRS treats him the same as any other taxpayer.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Wembanyama and the Spurs look far more imposing than Jokić and those Nuggets did two years ago.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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But five-piece Lelek, adorned with markings historically designed to fend off threats from the Ottoman Empire, still make for a formidable, imposing, and curiously bewitching presence.—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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“Distingué.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distingu%C3%A9. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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