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    dis·tin·guished
    [dəˈstiNGɡwiSHt]
    adjective
    distinguished (adjective)
    1. successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect:
      "a distinguished American educationist"
      • showing dignity or authority in one's appearance or manner:
        "that hairstyle makes you look quite distinguished"
    dis·tin·guish
    [dəˈstiNGɡwiSH]
    verb
    distinguished (past tense) · distinguished (past participle)
    1. recognize or treat (someone or something) as different:
      "the child is perfectly capable of distinguishing reality from fantasy"
      • perceive or point out a difference:
        "bees are unable to distinguish between red, black, and various grays"
      • manage to discern (something barely perceptible):
        "it was too dark to distinguish anything more than their vague shapes"
      • be an identifying or characteristic mark or property of:
        "what distinguishes sports from games?"
      • (distinguish oneself)
        make oneself prominent and worthy of respect through one's behavior or achievements:
        "many distinguished themselves in the fight"
    Origin
    late 16th century: formed irregularly from French distinguer or Latin distinguere, from dis- ‘apart’ + stinguere ‘put out’ (from a base meaning ‘prick’).
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    adjective
    1. successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect:
      eminent
      famous
      famed
      renowned
      prominent
      well known
      esteemed
      respected
      illustrious
      august
      venerable
      honored
      acclaimed
      celebrated
      legendary
      great
      noted
      notable
      important
      significant
      influential
      Opposite:
      unknown
      obscure
    verb
    1. recognize or treat (someone or something) as different:
      differentiate
      tell apart
      discriminate
      discern
      determine
      pick out
      tell the difference between
      decide between
      make/draw a distinction between
     
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    How is the word 'distinguished' different from other adjectives like it?
    Some common synonyms of distinguished are celebrated, eminent, famous, illustrious, noted, notorious, and renowned. While all these words mean "kno...
    When is it sensible to use 'celebrated' instead of 'distinguished'?
    The words celebrated and distinguished are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, celebrated implies notice and attention especially in p...
    When could 'eminent' be used to replace 'distinguished'?
    Although the words eminent and distinguished have much in common, eminent implies even greater prominence for outstanding quality or character. //...
    When can 'famous' be used instead of 'distinguished'?
    The meanings of famous and distinguished largely overlap; however, famous implies little more than the fact of being, sometimes briefly, widely and...
    When might 'illustrious' be a better fit than 'distinguished'?
    While the synonyms illustrious and distinguished are close in meaning, illustrious stresses enduring honor and glory attached to a deed or person....
    When would 'noted' be a good substitute for 'distinguished'?
    In some situations, the words noted and distinguished are roughly equivalent. However, noted suggests well-deserved public attention. // the noted...
    How do 'notorious' and 'famous' relate to one another, in the sense of 'distinguished'?
    Notorious frequently adds to famous an implication of questionableness or evil. // a notorious gangster
    In what contexts can 'renowned' take the place of 'distinguished'?
    While in some cases nearly identical to distinguished, renowned implies more glory and acclamation. // one of the most renowned figures in sports h...
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    What does distinguished mean?
    The meaning of DISTINGUISHED is marked by eminence, distinction, or excellence. How to use distinguished in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Distinguished.

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    What does distinguish mean?
    From Middle English distingwen, from Old French distinguer, from Latin distinguere (“to separate, divide, distinguish, set off, adorn, literally mark off”), from di- for dis- (“apart”) + stinguere; see sting, stigma, style. Compare extinguish. She couldn't distinguish whether it was male or female.

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    How is the word distinguished different from other adjectives?
    How is the word distinguished different from other adjectives like it? Some common synonyms of distinguished are celebrated, eminent, famous, illustrious, noted, notorious, and renowned. While all these words mean "known far and wide," distinguished implies acknowledged excellence or superiority.

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    What is a distinguished person?
    1. Characterized by excellence or distinction; eminent: distinguished scientists. 2. Dignified in conduct or appearance: a distinguished gentleman. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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    Is being distinguished a good thing?
    Being distinguished is a good thing: it implies good behavior, sharp dress, and an excellent reputation. Distinguished people are respected. When we say someone is distinguished, we're expressing respect for them.

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    What does distinguido mean?
    reconocido, distinguido, distinguido/ida [masculine-feminine]… ilustre, distinto, distinto/-ta [masculine-feminine]… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! DISTINGUISHED definition: famous, praised, or admired: . Learn more.

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