Synonyms for distinguished
dɪˈstɪŋ gwɪʃt

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1. distinguished(adj)

   (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

   "our distinguished professor"

   Synonyms:
   imposing, grand, magisterial

   Antonyms:
   undignified, unimportant

2. distinguished, grand, imposing, magisterial(adj)

   used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person

   "his distinguished bearing"; "the monarch's imposing presence"; "she reigned in magisterial beauty"

   Synonyms:
   gilded, marvelous, heroic, rattling(a), deluxe, elevated, wondrous, imposing, bossy, rarified, autocratic, peremptory, noble-minded, lordly, noble, wonderful, grand, marvellous, dominating, tremendous, luxurious, idealistic, fantastic, exalted, opulent, baronial, princely, rarefied, sumptuous, high-minded, august, terrific, high-flown, lofty, magisterial, howling(a), expansive, stately, high-and-mighty, sublime

   Antonyms:
   undignified, unimportant

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1. distinguished

   Synonyms:
   illustrious, noted, celebrated, conspicuous, eminent, marked, famous

   Antonyms:
   obscure, inconspicuous, hidden, not famous

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1. distinguished(a.)

   Synonyms:
   illustrious, famous, noted, eminent, conspicuous, celebrated, extraordinary, transcendent

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1. distinguished(a)

   Synonyms:
   marked, special, eminent, illustrious, famous, celebrated, renowned, noted, transcendent, extraordinary, supreme, consummate, conspicuous

   Antonyms:
   undistinguished, obscure, commonplace, inconspicuous, humble

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1. List of paraphrases for "distinguished":

   eminent, emeritus, prominent, outstanding, honourable, distinctive, illustrious, esteemed, distinguishing, distinct, remarkable, prestigious, distinguish, differentiated, distinction, renowned, brilliant, distinguishable, exemplary, genteel, excellent

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1. Dan Coats:

   It has been a privilege serving with Sue Gordon to lead the ODNI and Intelligence Community over these past two years. Sue Gordon is a visionary leader who has made an enormous impact on the IC over the more than three decades Sue Gordon has served, i have had the pleasure of working with Joseph Maguire as part of my leadership team at ODNI, and I am pleased that the President has announced that Joe will serve as Acting DNI. Joe has had a long, distinguished career serving the nation and will lead the men and women in the IC with distinction.

2. Emeasoba George:

   Unless/Until you distinguish yourself from the crowd you can't/won't make a difference. Yes! and once you've distinguished yourself, that's when you can begin to make a remarkable/legendary difference.

3. Komal Shah:

   I would not like to be distinguished as a Kenyan from a different region of the world, i am born here and a third generation Asian Kenyan. I proudly say that I am a Kenyan.

4. Jack Reed:

   Sgt. McKenna was an extraordinary young man with a big heart and a dedicated, distinguished soldier, ?We are forever indebted to Sgt. McKenna for his service and sacrifice.

5. Arthur C. Clarke:

   If an elderly but distinguished scientist says that something is possible, he is almost certainly right but if he says that it is impossible, he is very probably wrong.

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