Distinguished and Important

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Distinguished adjective - (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation.

Usage example: our distinguished professor

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Important is a synonym for distinguished in characteristic topic. In some cases you can use "Important" instead an adjective "Distinguished", when it comes to topics like esteemed, considerable, eminent, respected.

Important adjective - Having great meaning or lasting effect.

Usage example: the discovery of penicillin was a very important event in the history of medicine

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Distinguished is a synonym for important in characteristic topic. You can use "Distinguished" instead an adjective "Important", if it concerns topics such as esteemed, considerable, eminent, respected.

Important Haircut: Most of the different interpretations of the character can be distinguished by their combination of beard and hairstyles.

Source: Comicbook / Aquaman
The Distinguished Gentleman: In-Universe, Thomas Jefferson Johnson's mother named him such because she hoped that he would become important.

Source: Named After Somebody Famous
As this story took place not so long after an important cross-over from the Distinguished Competition, this can be seen as a homage to a certain character who died during this event.

Source: Lawyer-Friendly Cameo

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