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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Nafea Bshara, an Amazon vice president and distinguished engineer, said the length of the deal is between three and five years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

He got a contract with the distinguished German record label Deutsche Grammophon and made exciting records with the orchestra of Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, Ives and modern Americans.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

The former marine, who also boxed during his time in the services before a distinguished playing career as an aggressive front-rower, has an intimidating aura and could be described as a complex character.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Nor did the Supreme Court in Kennedy purport to overturn every decision that relied on Lemon; to the contrary, it expressly acknowledged and distinguished several such cases as good law.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

A very distinguished old gentleman, she thought to herself.

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie

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"The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant

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