distinguished

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She distinguished herself writing episodes of weird, atmospheric series including Netflix’s “Brand New Cherry Flavor,” a nightmarish exploration of witchcraft and filmmaking in 1990s L.A., and “Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities,” also for Netflix.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

"The best resistance training program is the one you'll actually stick with," says Stuart Phillips, distinguished professor in the Department of Kinesiology and an author on the Position Stand.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

But “Mudtown” is also distinguished by the uncommon amount of deviant psychology at play among the characters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Not because Mullin, a wealthy plumbing baron from Oklahoma who’s served in Washington since 2013, has a distinguished legislative record.

From Slate • Mar. 7, 2026

Except for his moth-eaten coat, he looked almost distinguished.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly