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 visit to Eton College in 1995 marked Charlotte's father Prince William's first day at the prestigious boarding school, which her older brother may well wind up going to himself.
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Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Presidents have always used invitations to the White House as a prestigious reward for friends and supporters, but Trump’s rebranding of an iconic area of the People’s House is unprecedented.
—Chris Megerian, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
Patrick McDowell, a Liverpudlian designer based in London, staged his first catwalk since winning the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Award for Design in May.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
The project took shape when they were selected for the Feature Film Script Residency at the prestigious EICTV – International Film and Television School of Cuba.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
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Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Presidents have always used invitations to the White House as a prestigious reward for friends and supporters, but Trump’s rebranding of an iconic area of the People’s House is unprecedented.
—Chris Megerian, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
Patrick McDowell, a Liverpudlian designer based in London, staged his first catwalk since winning the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Award for Design in May.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
The project took shape when they were selected for the Feature Film Script Residency at the prestigious EICTV – International Film and Television School of Cuba.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prestigious
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Participants document Nike’s NYvsNY basketball tournament while attending workshops led by some of the most respected creatives in the industry.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
29 Sep. 2025
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Bradley attracted criticism for pairing Harris English and Collin Morikawa, a combination that the respected Data Golf analytics platform ranked as the worst partnership of all 132 possible combinations.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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At EZCorp, which operates hundreds of EZPawn shops across the United States, the pawn loans outstanding and overall revenue hit record highs during the second quarter.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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According to the Education Data Initiative, the average millennial had an outstanding student loan balance of $40,438 in 2023.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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In Japan, the first of those mills made a respectable 220 hp and 210 ft lbs of torque, while the second made 276 hp and 318 ft lbs of torque.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
25 Sep. 2025
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And maybe then the tide will turn and Miami’s defense can get back to being respectable.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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Raimondo, now a distinguished fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, did not reply to an email seeking comment.—
Gretchen Morgenson,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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Leaf, a distinguished diplomatic fellow with the Middle East Institute, told Fox News Digital about her initial contact with Shara right after HTS overthrew Assad.—
Chris Massaro,
FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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The city encourages residents to have their gardens certified by reputable organizations like the Wildlife Federation and post signs verifying compliance with those organizations’ standards.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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Newsweek was unable to find reputable studies that verified the exact figures Trump has recited.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Leonardo DiCaprio’s movies have grossed nearly $7 billion at the worldwide box office over the course of his illustrious career.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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Austin also played football at the University of North Texas for two years before embarking on his illustrious pro wrestling career.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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When an esteemed professor is killed, star graduate students Alice and Peter embark on a quest to rescue him from hell.—
AudioFile Magazine
September 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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When personalities from within the game — sports directors, coaches, journalists, esteemed elders — appear on programming adjacent to the Bundesliga or the national team (Sport1’s Doppelpass, for instance), strong opinions and disagreements are par for the course.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Although the brand is best known for its famous period underwear (which our editors have also tested and loved), it’s been venturing further into fitness, swim, and shapewear over the last few years.—
Jenifer Calle,
Glamour,
26 Sep. 2025
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In having a devoted fan base, Metallica recalls another famous Marin band, the Grateful Dead, and its legions of Deadheads.—
Paul Liberatore,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Prestigious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prestigious. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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