prestigious

adjective

pre-ˈsti-jəs How to pronounce prestigious (audio)
Definition of prestigiousnext
1
as in respected
having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge a nutritional study that has been published by a prestigious medical journal

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2
as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement the most prestigious social club in town

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Recent Examples of prestigious Ahead of the most prestigious tournament of the year, the athlete debuted her Wimbledon kit in collaboration with New Balance and Miu Miu. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 Drawn to an artistic path, the NYC native attended the prestigious LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in Manhattan. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 July 2026 The prestigious Hasselblad Masters Of Photography competition has announced its 2026 winners, showcasing remarkable creativity from professionals and emerging talents across seven categories. — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 During the evening, artist Marina Abramović will receive the prestigious amfAR Award of Inspiration, joining past honorees Antonio Banderas, Richard Gere, Ferzan Özpetek and Ava DuVernay. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for prestigious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prestigious
  1. respected
  2. outstanding
  3. respectable
  4. distinguished
  5. reputable
  6. illustrious
  7. esteemed
  8. famous
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  • That naturally raises questions about what happens next for one of the smart home industry's most respected lock brands.
    — Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Zeenat’s mother was a respected woman in her clan; both of Zeenat’s sisters had married into a Syed family, and her brother worked for the village head and had authority enough to report directly to the local landlord.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026
Definition of respected
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  • Watson was always known for incredibly quick hands and outstanding bat speed.
    — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Another outstanding rug in the lineup this week is this easy-to-clean jute number from Joon Loloi at 60% off.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
Definition of outstanding
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  • Despite hot, humid conditions, a respectable crowd has already gathered, with organizers expecting attendance to grow as temperatures ease later this evening.
    — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026
  • But the Celtics’ latest deal for George makes the Clippers original deal for George a lot more respectable.
    — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of respectable
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  • To mark the occasion of America’s centennial, the people of Taunton, Massachusetts, invited James Russell Lowell—distinguished poet, founding editor of The Atlantic—to compose and read an ode for the Fourth of July.
    — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
  • Tom Tugendhat, a Conservative, is a member of the British Parliament and a distinguished fellow at the Hudson Institute.
    — Tom Tugendhat, Washington Post, 2 July 2026
Definition of distinguished
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  • So, what separates a safe, reputable debt relief provider from the rest of the options?
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • But good luck tracing those statistics to a reputable source.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 28 June 2026
Definition of reputable
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  • Because if someone who grew up in extreme poverty like Juan Gabriel could bring a mariachi band to the illustrious Palacio de Bellas Artes, why couldn’t the Mexican national team win its first ever World Cup?
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • The Cretan diet is perhaps the most illustrious example of the Blue Zone living of southern Greece.
    — Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
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  • In an online sale of works from the esteemed Zabludowicz collection of contemporary art that concluded on Tuesday, over half the artworks failed to sell.
    — Sarah Douglas, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026
  • There is nothing quite as iconic in American fashion as blue jeans, and for decades those jeans were made of premium fabrics in esteemed American mills, using American cotton.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
Definition of esteemed
Adjective
  • Each invite reportedly includes a unque watermark so the famous couple will know if anyone leaks information about their nuptials on social media.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 30 June 2026
  • On June 23, the Legally Blonde star, 50, broke out her Elle Woods best for the premiere of Elle, a brand-new series chronicling her famous character’s life before her time at Harvard Law.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
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