distinction
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He also won a Grammy in 2002, was nominated four other times - in 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2014 - and received a Jamaican national honour, the Order of Distinction.
From BBC • Aug. 29, 2021
In 2012, he received the Order of Distinction by the government of Jamaica for outstanding contribution to the country's music.
From Fox News • Sep. 12, 2020
Dr. Berlin received honors including the American Historical Association’s Award for Scholarly Distinction, a lifetime achievement award.
From Washington Post • Jun. 6, 2018
Distinction: First American youth in 16 years to win the Microsoft Excel competition run by training company Certiport.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 13, 2017
I had obtained a First Class pass, barely missing the highest honour, Distinction.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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