distinguish
verb (used with object)
to mark off as different (often followed by from orby ).
have distinguished
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present perfectof distinguish.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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He marshals his commanding technique with the openness and vulnerability that have distinguished his whole career.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
All have distinguished military records, but crucially all are from a much younger generation of officers.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Over the centuries, the dukes and duchesses of Alba have distinguished themselves in various ways.
From New York Times ● Jan. 17, 2024
Neuroscientists have distinguished brain regions and systems by function for more than a century.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 16, 2023
The Soviets were all not just professional players, but grandmasters, the designation given to the highest-rated chess masters who have distinguished themselves in international tournaments.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
