Distinguished
Distinguished adjective - Standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement.
Usage example: a distinguished astronomer who is widely respected in the field
Mediocre is an antonym for distinguished.
Nearby Words: distinguishing, distinguishable
Mediocre
Mediocre adjective - Of average to below average quality.
Usage example: your grades are mediocre and barely acceptable
Nearby Word: mediocrity
Both words in one sentence
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Of course, the existence of a "Great" Britain suggests the existence of a "Mediocre" Britain somewhere else that it needs a superlative to be distinguished from.
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