distinction

The word “distinction” has 3 syllables: dis-tinc-tion

It's pronounced as /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for distinction?

In the thesaurus, “distinction” has 170 synonyms and 46 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for distinction along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for distinction

acclaim
acclamation
accolade
advantage
anomalousness
applause
ascendance
ascendancy
ascendence
ascendency
authority
award
badge
blue ribbon
bravo
cardinal virtue
celebrity
change
choiceness
citation
commendation
compliment
conflict
consequence
contrast
credit
crown
cup
decoration
demarcation
deviance
dichotomy
difference
differentiability
differentiation
disagreement
discord
discordance
discrepancy
discreteness
discriminability
discrimination
disparateness
disparity
disproportion
dissension
dissent
dissention
dissidence
dissimilarity
dissimilitude
distance
distinctiveness
distinctness
distinguishability
disunity
divergence
diverseness
diversity
dominance
domination
dominion
edge
elevation
eminence
encomium
enshrinement
enthronement
eulogy
exaltation
excellence
excellency
fame
famousness
faultlessness
first-rateness
flawlessness
friction
glorification
glory
goodness
grace
greatness
hallelujah
homage
honor
honorable mention
illustriousness
imbalance
impeccability
importance
incompatibility
incongruence
incongruity
incongruousness
inequality
infamy
influence
isolation
kudo
kudos
laud
laurel
laurels
medal
megastardom
merit
modification
nobleness
nonconformity
nonequivalence
notability
notableness
note
noteworthiness
notoriety
order
otherness
ovation
paean
panegyric
paramountcy
perfection
perfectness
plaque
plate
plaudit
plume
plus
power
praise
preeminence
premium
preponderance
preponderancy
prepotency
prestige
prestigiousness
primacy
primeness
prize
props
rave
recommendation
renown
reputation
repute
rhapsody
ribbon
segregation
separation
stardom
strife
sun
superbness
superiority
superstardom
supremacy
toast
transcendence
tribute
trophy
unlikeness
value
variability
variance
variation
virtue
weight
worth

Antonyms for distinction

accordance
agreement
alikeness
analogousness
analogy
averageness
badness
blemish
blurring
community
conformity
confusion
congruity
correspondence
crumminess
defect
deficiency
demerit
disvalue
drawback
equality
equivalence
equivalency
failing
fault
flaw
homogeneity
homogeneousness
identicalness
identity
inferiority
insignificance
likeness
mediocrity
minus
negative
obscureness
obscurity
ordinariness
parallelism
resemblance
sameness
similarity
similitude
uniformity
worthlessness

Meanings of distinction

noun
1. That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.
2. The act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination.
3. Specifically, a feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; being distinguished.

Example Sentences

She graduated with distinction for her excellent academic performance.
There is a clear distinction between the two theories presented in the paper.
The award recognizes individuals who have achieved distinction in their fields.
He has the distinction of being the youngest CEO in the company’s history.
Understanding the distinction between facts and opinions is important in critical thinking.

On this page you'll find 216 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to distinction, such as: acclaim, acclamation, accolade, accordance, advantage, agreement, alikeness.

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