distinction vs preeminence

distinction and preeminence both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
distinction	Yes	No	No	No
preeminence	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, distinction and preeminence are synonyms defined as:

distinction and preeminence: high status importance owing to marked superiority

Other synonyms of distinction include eminence, note.

distinction (noun)	preeminence (noun)
a distinguishing difference between similar things or people	high status importance owing to marked superiority
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority
high status importance owing to marked superiority