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distinction

[dih-stingk-shuhn] / dɪˈstɪŋk ʃən /
NOUN
differentiation; feature
Synonyms
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characteristic contrast difference differentiation discrepancy discrimination divergence division judgment nicety perception quality sensitivity separation
STRONG
acumen acuteness analysis clearness diagnosis differential discernment discreteness discretion dissimilarity dissimilitude divergency earmark estimation individuality mark marking otherness particularity peculiarity penetration qualification refinement sharpness tact unlikeness
WEAK
alterity dissemblance
Antonyms
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accord agreement concurrence conformity harmony likeness sameness similarity uniformity unity
STRONG
carelessness inability indiscretion thoughtlessness
WEAK
insignificance lowliness mediocrity unimportance
NOUN
prominence; achievement
Synonyms
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consequence excellence importance merit prestige quality reputation
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accolade account award badge bays celebrity credit decoration eminence fame flair greatness illustriousness kudos laurels manner name note perfection preeminence rank renown repute style superiority worth
Antonyms
STRONGEST
insignificance
STRONG
criticism inferiority unimportance worthlessness
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lowliness mediocrity

Example Sentences

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"Each and every attack must comply with international humanitarian law fundamental principles of distinction, proportionality and precautions to protect civilians," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The director has the striking distinction of having staged the premieres of plays that won the Pulitzer Prize for drama in back-to-back years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The specimen had even earned a place in the Guinness Book of Records, but scientists now say that distinction was based on a misinterpretation.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Woodring also made a distinction between HDDs and other types of memory that are seeing similar momentum from AI.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Thus Bacon rejected the distinction, so deeply rooted in his society, between theory and practice.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton