Distinction

Meaning

a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition

a difference or contrast between similar things or people; excellence that sets someone apart

Example Sentences

She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.

She graduated with distinction from the university.

Example Expressions

make a distinction

Synonyms

excellence, honor, recognition, difference, contrast, separation

Entry 1

excellence, honor, recognition, difference

Entry 2

difference, contrast, excellence, honor, separation

Antonyms

mediocrity, sameness, similarity, ordinariness

Entry 1

mediocrity, sameness, similarity, ordinariness

Entry 2

similarity, sameness, mediocrity

Collocations

earn distinction, with distinction, academic distinction, fine distinction, make a distinction, subtle distinction

Entry 1

earn distinction, with distinction, academic distinction

Entry 2

with distinction, fine distinction, make a distinction, subtle distinction