• distinctions is a valid Scrabble word with a point value of 15 according to TWL06 dictionary
• distinctions is a valid Words with Friends word with a point value of 18 according to ENABLE dictionary

• a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes (noun)

  Examples

  1. it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation

  Synonyms

  1. differentiation

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• high status importance owing to marked superiority (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. eminence
  2. note
  3. preeminence

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• a distinguishing difference between similar things or people (noun)

  Examples

  1. he learned the distinction between gold and lead

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• an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority (noun)

  Examples

  1. she graduated with the highest distinction

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See definition of distinctions in Merriam Webster