1
This was quite an exceptional distinction, for he had not yet been "presented" at Court.
2
The appointment, by Queen Elizabeth as a special mark of honour, is conferred on individuals of exceptional distinction.
3
The Epistles referred to would have attained the exceptional distinction which his mention has conferred upon the rest..
4
The Order of Merit, founded in 1902 by King Edward VII, is a special mark of honour awarded to individuals of exceptional distinction.
5
Even the huge Astor fortune, so long far outranking all competitors, lost its exceptional distinction and ceased being the sole, unrivalled standard of immense wealth.
6
Patrick Cosgrave, who died in London on September 16th, less than two weeks before his 60th birthday, had an early life of exceptional distinction.