- past tense form of distinguish.
- past participle of distinguish.
distinguished
Example Sentences
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All have distinguished military records, but crucially all are from a much younger generation of officers.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
A JPMorgan spokesman said Bisignano is distinguished for his grit and determination, and that “we applaud his service to our country both at the Social Security Administration and the IRS.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
In addition to the new name, Gillian is distinguished by a revamped design and capabilities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
King Charles and Queen Camilla paid tribute, saying Sheikh Hamad had "dedicated many years of distinguished service to Qatar".
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
“Will no one come?” it cried; and then, while the staggering and stamping went on wildly, I distinguished through plank and plaster:—
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
Vocabulary lists containing distinguished
"The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant
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And Then There Were None
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 14–18
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