Definitions

distinguished

[dih-sting-gwisht] / dɪˈstɪŋ gwɪʃt /

ADJECTIVE

famous, outstanding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acclaimed brilliant dignified eminent esteemed famed great honored illustrious noble notable noted prominent remarkable renowned reputable venerable well-known

STRONG

arresting celebrated high-profile imposing marked name shining signal striking

WEAK

aristocratic big-name conspicuous distingué especial extraordinary foremost glorious highly regarded memorable nonpareil noteworthy peerless royal salient singular special stately superior talked of unforgettable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

infamous insignificant lowly normal obscure ordinary stupid typical undignified unimportant unknown unremarkable unrespected

STRONG

unimpressive

WEAK

common standard unextraordinary

Example Sentences

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These measurements revealed the defining features of the toroidal light pulses and clearly distinguished between the two skyrmion modes.

From Science Daily

Mr. Cannadine, a distinguished British historian, does not go in for color or fun or illuminating anecdotes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Summing up such a long, distinguished and varied career is not easy, though "nevertheless" may help.

From BBC

In 2012, he was awarded the Maria Moors Cabot Prize for distinguished coverage in Latin America.

From The Wall Street Journal

At a time when only 10 million Americans had sets, he had the fanciest sold by W&J Sloane department store, with a “distinguished mahogany” cabinet and 45 tubes to guarantee clear reception.

From Los Angeles Times

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