Distinguished
Distinguished adjective - Having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner.
Ranking and distinguished are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ranking" instead an adjective "Distinguished".
Nearby Words: distinguishing, distinguishable
Ranking
Ranking adjective - Having a higher rank.
Distinguished and ranking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Distinguished" instead an adjective "Ranking".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Villain with Good Publicity As a high-ranking and distinguished Ministry official, Umbridge is held in high regard by many, including Percy Weasley and her boss, Cornelius Fudge.
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Dolores Umbridge, who, as a distinguished and high-ranking Ministry official, is able to get most people to overlook her child abuse and Fantastic Racism.
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This series' most distinguished characters tend to be high-ranking officers in their respective army, at least Admiral or above.
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