distinguish
verb (used with object)
to mark off as different (often followed by from orby ).
has distinguished
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present perfectof distinguish (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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For years, as Haaland led the line for Manchester City in the Premier League, he has distinguished himself as modern soccer’s most unstoppable force.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
Throughout the first season of "The Studio," the series has distinguished itself as delighting in intricate filmmaking by making every single scene into a oner, or a single, continuous take.
From Salon ● May 15, 2025
“Founded in 1999 on the heels of the Satanic ‘panic’ and growing steadily ever since, Infowars has distinguished itself as an invaluable tool for brainwashing and controlling the masses,” he wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 16, 2024
Over the past decade, Mbakam has distinguished herself as a formidable verité-style documentarian; her subjects, Cameroonian women at home and overseas.
From New York Times ● Jan. 25, 2024
Everyone has distinguished themselves either by strength or deadliness or cunning.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
