distinctions

NOUN

differentiation; feature

Synonyms

STRONGEST

characteristic contrast difference discrepancy discrimination divergence division judgment nicety perception quality sensitivity separation

STRONG

acumen acuteness analysis clearness diagnosis differential discernment discreteness discretion dissimilarity dissimilitude divergency earmark estimation individuality mark marking otherness particularity peculiarity penetration qualification refinement sharpness tact unlikeness

WEAK

alterity dissemblance

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accord agreement concurrence conformity harmony likeness sameness similarity uniformity unity

STRONG

carelessness inability indiscretion thoughtlessness

WEAK

insignificance lowliness mediocrity unimportance

NOUN

prominence; achievement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consequence excellence importance merit prestige quality reputation

STRONG

accolade account award badge bays celebrity credit decoration eminence fame flair greatness illustriousness kudos laurels manner name note perfection preeminence rank renown repute style superiority worth

Antonyms

STRONGEST

insignificance

STRONG

criticism inferiority unimportance worthlessness

WEAK

lowliness mediocrity

Example Sentences

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In one of its many distinctions from other festivals, Ojai stays fresh by yearly changing music directors and for its 80th anniversary Esa-Pekka Salonen returned after a quarter-century absence.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

Critics of the change say this risks flattening meaningful distinctions between religious identities, particularly for service members whose beliefs do not fall neatly into major denominational groupings.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

"Brain-based biological markers reveal distinctions that current behavioral assessments don't fully capture," noted Dr. Di Martino.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

For all of Kaplan’s distinctions and controversies, the import of his legacy seems to have faded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

We easily parse complex distinctions in facial expression.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell