DISTINGUISHED Synonyms

• far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

• surpassing what is common or usual or expected

• deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence

• widely known and esteemed

• having an illustrious past

• having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

• having or showing self-esteem

• a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status

• selected as the best

• widely known and esteemed

• having an illustrious reputation; respected

• widely known and esteemed

• having or conferring glory

• of great significance or value

• important in effect or meaning

• of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis

• having authority or ascendancy or influence

• having or suggesting a consciousness of high position

• widely known and esteemed

• worthy of attention

• distinguished from others in excellence

• having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

• owed as a debt

• of major significance or importance

• greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement

• having an illustrious reputation; respected

• exerting influence by reason of high status or prestige

• having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

• conspicuous in position or importance

• generally approved or compelling recognition

• provided with a secure reputation

• widely known and esteemed

• having a good reputation

• receiving deferential regard

• impressive by reason of age

• profoundly honored