distinguished

/di-ˈstiŋ-(g)wisht/

adjective

  1. marked by eminence, distinction, or excellence

  2. befitting an eminent person

distinguished leadership

famous renowned celebrated noted notorious distinguished eminent illustrious mean known far and wide. famous implies little more than the fact of being, sometimes briefly, widely and popularly known. renowned implies more glory and acclamation.

verb

  1. to perceive a difference in : mentally, separate

  2. to mark as separate or different

  3. to separate into kinds, classes, or categories

so alike they could not be distinguished

noun

  1. a British military decoration awarded for distinguished conduct in the field