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
The prestigious organization honors outstanding achievements in television and enduring contributions to the medium’s heritage through the TCA Awards each year.
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Anne Easton, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This week, the Israeli Academy gave its prestigious Ophir Award to the anti-war drama The Sea.
—Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
Playing last year Toronto’s Platform – one of international’s most prestigious competitions – the latest from Basque sci-fi auteur, and the Basque Country’s most international of filmmakers.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
People living under colonial rule, for example, are likely to adopt the speech patterns of the more prestigious upper class.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prestigious
Anne Easton, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This week, the Israeli Academy gave its prestigious Ophir Award to the anti-war drama The Sea.
—Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
Playing last year Toronto’s Platform – one of international’s most prestigious competitions – the latest from Basque sci-fi auteur, and the Basque Country’s most international of filmmakers.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
People living under colonial rule, for example, are likely to adopt the speech patterns of the more prestigious upper class.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prestigious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prestigious
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Her expertise, reputation as a respected educator, and care for her students helped her land the position in 1992.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Sep. 2025
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Why The Best Leaders Build Both The false choice between being liked and respected misses the point.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Herbert is playing outstanding football, and while their running game has been very pedestrian, their air attack is looking good.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The 6-foot-3 left-hander has been outstanding, completing 71 of 106 passes for 772 yards and six touchdowns with one interception.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Microsoft sold its entire stake in Apple six years later, netting a very respectable return.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Tigers are no slouch in the American Conference and have respectable College Football Playoff aspirations.—
Sam Sklar,
Mississippi Clarion Ledger,
18 Sep. 2025
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The event features a 155-foot-long table adorned with 139 candles and meticulously set with 1,452 pieces of cutlery for 160 distinguished guests, NBC News reported.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Set in Columbus, Indiana, a city known for its unusual concentration of distinguished modern architecture, it’s centered on Casey, a teen-age girl with a difficult family background whose aesthetic passion has been awakened by the city’s masterworks.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2025
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Contribute to expert roundups and reputable forums to get those valuable links.—
Karan Sharma,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Finding a reputable dealer, however, is key.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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A bit like Bryant capping his illustrious Lakers career with a 60-point final game in 2016, Kershaw’s final big league tour has been excellent.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Against a quarterback in Russell Wilson that was on the hot seat entering week two after a putrid showing to open the season a week prior, the 10-time Pro Bowler delivered 450 yards through the air, the second-most in his illustrious Hall of Fame-caliber career.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Sep. 2025
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The actor, who was among seven esteemed creatives honored at the ceremony, began his speech by citing his mother as a contentious inspiration for a life of service.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
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His cachet as an esteemed art world figure waned decades ago.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Until recently, the Norman conquest of England was one of the most famous historical episodes in Anglo-American culture.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Syed’s case was made famous by the 2014 podcast Serial, which won a Peabody Award for its investigation that explored whether Syed was wrongfully convicted.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Prestigious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prestigious. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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