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distinguished

[dih-sting-gwisht] / dɪˈstɪŋ gwɪʃt /


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She puts on an actor’s airs and walks with a distinguished posture, proud of herself and her son, even if it’s an illusion.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

The study was led by Dr. Ashok Shetty, university distinguished professor and associate director of the Institute for Regenerative Medicine, together with senior research scientists Dr. Madhu Leelavathi Narayana and Dr. Maheedhar Kodali.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Mr. Pozen is a distinguished senior lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management and a former president of Fidelity Investments.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

If Jenkins needs any help with writing for school work, she has two parents with distinguished writing backgrounds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Capron was “perfectly willing” for these witnesses to “say for themselves what their opinions are …” In other words, if ordinary readers didn’t believe, they should ask their more distinguished neighbors.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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