distinction

[dih-stingk-shuhn] / dɪˈstɪŋk ʃən /

NOUN

differentiation; feature

Synonyms

STRONGEST

characteristic contrast difference differentiation discrepancy discrimination divergence division judgment nicety perception quality sensitivity separation

STRONG

acumen acuteness analysis clearness diagnosis differential discernment discreteness discretion dissimilarity dissimilitude divergency earmark estimation individuality mark marking otherness particularity peculiarity penetration qualification refinement sharpness tact unlikeness

WEAK

alterity dissemblance

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accord agreement concurrence conformity harmony likeness sameness similarity uniformity unity

STRONG

carelessness inability indiscretion thoughtlessness

WEAK

insignificance lowliness mediocrity unimportance

NOUN

prominence; achievement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consequence excellence importance merit prestige quality reputation

STRONG

accolade account award badge bays celebrity credit decoration eminence fame flair greatness illustriousness kudos laurels manner name note perfection preeminence rank renown repute style superiority worth

Antonyms

STRONGEST

insignificance

STRONG

criticism inferiority unimportance worthlessness

WEAK

lowliness mediocrity

Example Sentences

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Frost, 29, has the distinction of being the first member of Gen Z elected to U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

One quiet way we’re undermining trust is by erasing meaningful performance distinctions.

From The Wall Street Journal

After all he was the first Rams quarterback to get that far, a distinction he’ll own forever.

From Los Angeles Times

So the key distinction is that there’s a neutral arbiter.

From Salon

The previous record was 14 nominations, a distinction held by “All About Eve,” “Titanic” and, most recently, “La La Land.”

From Salon