Synonyms for distinguished
dɪˈstɪŋ gwɪʃtdis·tin·guished

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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. distinguishedadjective

   (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, magisterialadjective

   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. distinguishedadjective

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

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1. distinguishedadjective

   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. Elizabeth Warren:

   I'm looking forward to meeting General Austin, general Austin's a man with a very distinguished career, and I'm looking forward to having a chance to talk to General Austin.

2. Joseph Addison:

   Man is distinguished from all other creatures by the faculty of laughter.

3. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell:

   The speaker of The House says that Senate Republicans refuses to accept this acquittal, whatever that means. Perhaps Senate Republicans will tear up the verdict like Senate Republicans tore up the State of the Union address. So I would ask my distinguished colleagues across the aisle, is this really, really where you want to go ?

4. Lindsay Kagawa Colas:

   Brittney Griner was a model of courage today, bG’s service as an Olympian and global sport ambassador, caring for those most in need, has always distinguished Brittney Griner ; but Brittney Griner is also a human being whose family misses Brittney Griner. Brittney Griner deserves our compassion, understanding, love and support. The WNBA star and Brittney Griner is escorted to a courtroom for a hearing in Khimki outside Moscow on Thursday, July 7, 2022. ( AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko).

5. Theodore Kyles Jr.:

   He will be contesting all of these charges, and I can tell you that Councilman Jackson is Councilman Jackson with many, many years of distinguished service to the community, even before Councilman Jackson was elected to the city council.