Distinguished
Distinguished adjective - Having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner.
Necessary and distinguished are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Necessary" instead an adjective "Distinguished".
Nearby Words: distinguishing, distinguishable
Necessary
Necessary adjective - Forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law.
Distinguished and necessary are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Distinguished" instead an adjective "Necessary".
Nearby Words: necessity, necessarily
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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When necessary, they are distinguished as "the Elder" and "the Younger".
Source: Series / The Last Kingdom
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