distinguished
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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
He is vice chairman of American Global Strategies and a distinguished fellow at Purdue University.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 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
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
With its distinguished reputation, this was where other hospitals in the country sent their most difficult cases, including people dealing with cancer, serious burns, psychiatric conditions, and infectious diseases.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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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