with distinction

idiom

: with special awards or recognition
He graduated with distinction.

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An uncle of mine who served with distinction in the field artillery on the Western Front was in most things an unreconstructed New Dealer. George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 21 May 2025 Follows Anton Abildgaard, a noble cavalry officer hoping to complete his military training with distinction. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 16 May 2025 Last night, 13 students were named Critic Award winners recognized with distinction during the show. Essence, 9 May 2025 The flag-lowering directive is consistent with long-standing practices in Florida and the U.S. for commemorating those who served with distinction. Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for with distinction

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“With distinction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20distinction. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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