The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word DISTINGUISHED
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result DISTINGUISHED
- Determined to be famous
- Made out one wearing suit, shedding pants
- Eminent doctor hiding studies
- Eminent inspector with poor suiting dropped
- Made out to be famous
- Famous get pointed out
- Eminent inspector – smart, upper-class one – lost
- Unsettling hint admitted in parts by disguised noble
- Identified as outstanding
- Recognised noble
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What does DISTINGUISHED mean?
DISTINGUISHED verb- To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.
- To see someone or something clearly or distinctly.
- To make oneself noticeably different or better from others through accomplishments.
- To make to differ.
- Celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious
- Having a dignified appearance or demeanor
- Specified, noted.