Distinguished
Distinguished adjective - Having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner.
Unexpected and distinguished are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Unexpected" instead an adjective "Distinguished".
Nearby Words: distinguishing, distinguishable
Unexpected
Unexpected adjective - Not expected.
Distinguished and unexpected are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Distinguished" instead an adjective "Unexpected".
Nearby Words: unexpectedly, unexpectedness
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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This is distinguished from The Cavalry because the unexpected rescuer is
Source: Come with Me If You Want to Live -
The Brown Berets, as they were called, fought in Eastern Europe, Ukraine, Africa and distinguished themselves through their unexpected level of gallantry during the Russo-European War, but their legacy was overshadowed by Aleksandr's Shock Divisions over the years.
Source: Video Game / Rise of the Reds
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