- past tense form of distinguish.
- past participle of distinguish.
distinguished
Example Sentences
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That same year, he received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Lewis & Clark College.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
The pilots got the Silver Star, while the tanker crew will be presented with the Distinguished Flying Cross next month.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
"When sepsis is not recognized early and managed promptly, it can lead to septic shock, multiple organ failure and death," Distinguished Professor von Itzstein said.
From Science Daily • Jan. 30, 2026
Distinguished by different hairdos and contrasting body language, Douglas, who can will himself to appear sedate, and James, who’s in a continual manic spiral, have more in common than either would care to admit.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026
One had been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, and one the Silver Star, both high honors.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
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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