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🏅distinction

noun
/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
Distinct distinctive

Meaning

a difference or contrast between similar things or people; excellence that sets someone apart
a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition

Example Sentences

She graduated with distinction from the university.

She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.

Example Expressions

make a distinction

Synonyms

difference, contrast, excellence, honor, separation, recognition
Entry 1
difference, contrast, excellence, honor, separation
Entry 2
excellence, honor, recognition, difference

Antonyms

similarity, sameness, mediocrity, ordinariness
Entry 1
similarity, sameness, mediocrity
Entry 2
mediocrity, sameness, similarity, ordinariness

Collocations

with distinction, fine distinction, make a distinction, subtle distinction, earn distinction, academic distinction
Entry 1
with distinction, fine distinction, make a distinction, subtle distinction
Entry 2
earn distinction, with distinction, academic distinction

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