with distinction

idiom

: with special awards or recognition
He graduated with distinction.

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President Jessell, who is in the final year of his contract, has led this university for the last three years with distinction, dedication, and professionalism. Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025 Women serve with distinction in other combat roles, including as fighter pilots and tank commanders. Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2025 On the Quest for Knowledge Dr. Hartford began his pursuit of this ideal with his education, first earning a Bachelor of Science in biological sciences with distinction from Stanford University in 1983, as well as a Master of Arts in philosophy in the same year. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025 Honoring the pope: President Joe Biden awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction. Josh Feldman, NBC News, 13 Jan. 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 22 Feb. 2025.

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