distinguished

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/dɪˈstɪŋgwɪʃt/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/dɪˈstɪŋgwɪʃt/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(di stinggwisht)


distinguished
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Sense: Adjective: made recognizable
Synonyms:
characterized, characterised (UK), marked Collocations, marked out, stamped, set apart, singled out, differentiated, denoted, distinct Collocations, identified, made certain, labeled, labelled (UK), obvious Collocations, branded, earmarked, separate Collocations, unique Collocations, noted Collocations, observed, conspicuous Collocations
Antonyms:
unidentified, indistinct, obscure Collocations
Sense: Adjective: notable for excellence
Synonyms:
renowned Collocations, prominent Collocations, noted Collocations, notable Collocations, noteworthy Collocations, reputable, esteemed, respected, highly regarded, venerable, celebrated, famous Collocations, well-known, outstanding Collocations, exceptional Collocations, brilliant Collocations, glorious, extraordinary Collocations, singular, eminent, illustrious, great Collocations, famed, legendary, big-name, world-class, standout, ace Collocations, honored, honoured (UK)
Antonyms:
undistinguished, typical Collocations, mediocre, ordinary Collocations, unimportant, bland Collocations, average Collocations, dull Collocations, insignificant


distinguish
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Sense: Verb: identify
Synonyms:
identify, label Collocations, tag Collocations, mark Collocations, name Collocations, ID Collocations (informal), pinpoint Collocations, finger Collocations (slang), put a name to, put your finger on (slang), pick out
Sense: Verb: differentiate
Synonyms:
differentiate, tell apart, tell from, discern, discriminate, make a distinction, tell the difference, see the difference, tell which is which, sort Collocations
Sense: Verb: set apart
Synonyms:
set apart, characterize, characterise (UK), mark Collocations, identify, differentiate
Sense: Verb: see
Synonyms:
see Collocations, discern, detect Collocations, make out (informal), spot Collocations, notice Collocations, recognize Collocations, recognise (UK), note Collocations, glimpse Collocations, catch sight of, perceive Collocations, pick out, witness Collocations, spy Collocations, catch Collocations
Sense: Verb: honor
Synonyms:
honor Collocations, honour (UK), pay homage to, pay tribute to, celebrate Collocations, ennoble, admire, praise Collocations, glorify, raise up, immortalize, immortalise (UK)


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