distinction
Definitions
A difference or contrast between similar things or people.
Excellence that sets someone or something apart from others.
A special honor or recognition bestowed upon someone.
Examples
There is a clear distinction between a hobby and a professional career.
She graduated with the distinction of being the top student in her class.
It is important to make a distinction between fact and opinion when analyzing the news.
Synonyms
Antonyms
obscurity insignificance mediocrity sameness similarity uniformity likeness