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Very successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect
“He had a distinguished career as a math professor, specializing in algebra, algebraic geometry, and number theory.”
Having, or showing, a composed, dignified or serious manner
“Heads turned as the well-dressed, distinguished gentleman strode through the hall.”
Very excellent in quality or standard
Elegant and cultured in one's manner or appearance
Distinguished by a unique attribute
Of, belonging to, or typical of the aristocracy
Having a dignified or stately tone, form or style
Having a discriminating nature in one's choices
To have discovered something either by chance or intention
To have engaged in the discovery of facts or information
To have perceived with one's eyes
“I still see the black outline of the hull, and still think I can distinguish the figure of a man stretched upon the tiller.”
Past tense for to feel, notice or detect with one's senses
“Mark scanned the room intently, attempting to distinguish the mood of the guests who had arrived.”
Past tense for to identify differences in
“Pinker suggests that our love of music developed from an evolutionary need to distinguish different sounds.”
Past tense for to assort according to type, category or class
“Researchers were asked to distinguish the specimens by size and stability.”
Past tense for to be an identifying characteristic or mark of
“His honesty would distinguish him from the rest of the candidates.”
Past tense for to make oneself noticeably different or better from others, typically through accomplishments
“The organization would distinguish Fernandes with a medal of honor for her contributions to science.”
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