distinguished
US /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/
UK /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/

1.
successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect
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He is a distinguished professor in the field of physics.
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The university honored its most distinguished alumni.
successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect