Definitions

distinction

[dih-stingk-shuhn] / dɪˈstɪŋk ʃən /

NOUN

differentiation; feature

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONGEST

accord agreement concurrence conformity harmony likeness sameness similarity uniformity unity

STRONG

carelessness inability indiscretion thoughtlessness

WEAK

insignificance lowliness mediocrity unimportance

NOUN

prominence; achievement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consequence excellence importance merit prestige quality reputation

STRONG

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

WEAK

lowliness mediocrity

Example Sentences

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Artificial intelligence has brought this distinction into sharp focus.

From The Wall Street Journal

The distinction that separates this crisis from every supply shock the food system has absorbed before is availability.

From The Wall Street Journal

For all of Kaplan’s distinctions and controversies, the import of his legacy seems to have faded.

From The Wall Street Journal

"What has been offered is an 'overarching review', not a statutory public inquiry. That distinction matters," he said.

From BBC

The distinction is deliberate: Option A trades scrutiny for relief; Option B trades opacity for exposure.

From The Wall Street Journal