Distinguished
Distinguished adjective - Having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner.
Key is a synonym for distinguished. In some cases you can use "Key" instead the word "Distinguished" as a verb or an adjective.
Nearby Words: distinguishing, distinguishable
Key
Key adjective - Coming before all others in importance.
Usage example: maintains that Sir Isaac Newton remains the key figure in physical science
Distinguished is a synonym for key. Sometimes you can use "Distinguished" instead an adjective "Key".
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The key clones are distinguished instead by colour markings; specifically, if they're red, chances are they're badass.
Source: Helmets Are Hardly Heroic
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