Distinguished
Distinguished adjective - Having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner.
Exceptional and distinguished are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Exceptional" instead an adjective "Distinguished".
Nearby Words: distinguishing, distinguishable
Exceptional
Exceptional adjective - Being out of the ordinary.
Distinguished and exceptional are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Distinguished" instead an adjective "Exceptional".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- notable and distinguished
- notable and exceptional
- special and distinguished
- special and exceptional
- particular and distinguished
- particular and exceptional
- especial and distinguished
- especial and exceptional
- singular and distinguished
- singular and exceptional
- conspicuous and distinguished
- conspicuous and exceptional
- brilliant and distinguished
- brilliant and exceptional
Both words in one sentence
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In spite of this, the 70s saw some of the most striking art in the strip's history, and Gould's art assistants distinguished themselves as exceptional talents.Gould retired in 1977.
Source: Comic Strip / Dick Tracy -
As a member of a combined SEAL and Iraqi Army sniper overwatch element, tasked with providing early warning and stand-off protection from a rooftop in an insurgent-held sector of Ar Ramadi, Iraq, Petty Officer Monsoor distinguished himself by his exceptional bravery in the face of grave danger.
Source: Jumping on a Grenade
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