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. Hillary Clinton:

   These distinguished women and men who have served in uniform recognize that turning our back on diplomacy won't make our country safer; it will undermine our security and our standing in the world.

2. Benjamin Haydon:

   The explanation of the propensity of the English people to portrait painting is to be found in their relish for a Fact. Let a man do the grandest things, fight the greatest battles, or be distinguished by the most brilliant personal heroism, yet the English people would prefer his portrait to a painting of the great deed. The likeness they can judge of; his existence is a Fact. But the truth of the picture of his deeds they cannot judge of, for they have no imagination.

3. J. Todd:

   Few ever live to old age, and fewer still ever became distinguished, who were not in the habit of early rising.

4. Governor Asa Hutchinson:

   They need to be distinguished and separate.

5. William Barr:

   I have known Bob Mueller for 30 years, we worked closely together throughout my previous tenure at the Department of Justice under President George H.W. Bush. We've been friends since. And I have the utmost respect for Bob Mueller and Bob Mueller distinguished record of public service. And when Bob Mueller was named special counsel, I said Bob Mueller selection was' good news' and that, knowing Bob Mueller, I had confidence Bob Mueller would handle the matter properly. And I still have that confidence today.