Distinguished
Distinguished adjective - Having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner.
Major and distinguished are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Major" instead an adjective "Distinguished".
Nearby Words: distinguishing, distinguishable
Major
Major adjective - Having great meaning or lasting effect.
Usage example: a major change in how science is taught in our high schools
Distinguished and major are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Distinguished" instead an adjective "Major".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- high and distinguished
- high and major
- notable and distinguished
- notable and major
- considerable and distinguished
- considerable and major
- prominent and distinguished
- prominent and major
- great and distinguished
- great and major
- superior and distinguished
- superior and major
- eminent and distinguished
- eminent and major
Both words in one sentence
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Several other major characters have their own vehicles, but for the most part they're only distinguished by a unique license plate.
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Blank Slate: The factions are usually distinguished by one small bonus that becomes more relevant later on in the game rather than major gameplay changes.
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Guderian's son, Heinz-Günther, was a junior officer in the Wehrmacht and went on to a long and distinguished service in the Bundeswehr (retiring with the rank of major-general).
Source: Characters / Nazi Germany
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