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    distinguished
    /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

    adjective

    • 1. very successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect: "a distinguished American educationist"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISTINGUISHED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the definition of distinguished as an adjective to describe a respected and admired person, or their work, or a person who looks formal and wise. Find translations of distinguished in different languages and examples of usage.

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    Learn the meaning of distinguished as an adjective that describes someone or something marked by eminence, distinction, or excellence. See synonyms, antonyms, examples, and word history of distinguished.

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  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISTINGUISH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of distinguish, a verb that means to notice or understand the difference between two things, or to make one person or thing seem different from another. See how to use distinguish in sentences and compare it with related words.

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    Distinguished definition: made conspicuous by excellence; noted; eminent; famous. See examples of DISTINGUISHED used in a sentence.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDISTINGUISHED definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of distinguished as an adjective to describe someone or something that is very successful, famous, or noble. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and word frequency of distinguished.

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    Learn the meaning and usage of the adjective distinguished, which can describe someone or something as eminent, famous, or dignified. Find synonyms, antonyms, translations, and related words for distinguished.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › distinguishedDistinguished - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    When we say someone is distinguished, we're expressing respect for them. Usually, someone distinguished is older: distinguished people are wise, accomplished, and professional-looking — and usually have an impressive reputation to match. A teenager can't really be distinguished.