distinction
noun
a marking off or distinguishing as different.
distinctions
-
pluralof distinction.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Treating scientific opinion as simply “for” or “against” risks flattening these important distinctions.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026
He notes the practical and administrative problems of making such distinctions work in schools and on teams.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Indeed, one of the striking features of the majority opinion is how persistently it resists artificial distinctions.
From Slate ● Jun. 29, 2026
In one of its many distinctions from other festivals, Ojai stays fresh by yearly changing music directors and for its 80th anniversary Esa-Pekka Salonen returned after a quarter-century absence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
To rediscover the old distinctions, the metal itself must be tested.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
