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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Within a century, Monaco became synonymous with yachting—and that led Prince Rainier III to establish the prestigious Yacht Club de Monaco.
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Stefanie Waldek, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
Costa Gavras was also recently feted at Thierry Frémaux’s Lumiere Festival in Lyon and is set to receive an honorary César at the 2025 edition of the prestigious French awards.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
This year, the brand’s involvement goes beyond sponsorship as it has been honored with the prestigious Sir Richard Francis Sutton Medal, marking its induction into the America’s Cup Hall of Fame.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Much of this problem stems from an analysis conducted by The University of Pennsylvania’s prestigious Penn-Wharton economic model, some of which even made an appearance at the most recent presidential debate.
—Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Stefanie Waldek, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
Costa Gavras was also recently feted at Thierry Frémaux’s Lumiere Festival in Lyon and is set to receive an honorary César at the 2025 edition of the prestigious French awards.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
This year, the brand’s involvement goes beyond sponsorship as it has been honored with the prestigious Sir Richard Francis Sutton Medal, marking its induction into the America’s Cup Hall of Fame.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Much of this problem stems from an analysis conducted by The University of Pennsylvania’s prestigious Penn-Wharton economic model, some of which even made an appearance at the most recent presidential debate.
—Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Prestigious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prestigious. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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