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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Mr. Argue applies the same brilliant synthesis of influences and mastery of several musical idioms that has distinguished his own magnificent 18-piece Secret Society ensemble, but here carrying a less urgent, more subdued feel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 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
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
It’s the field size, or number of horses in each race, that has distinguished Del Mar as one of the most elite tracks in the country.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2023
Everyone has distinguished themselves either by strength or deadliness or cunning.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
