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
Its homemade Limoncello—which earned a prestigious Silver Award at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) in 2025.
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Cox plays Sandy Nairn, the CEO of his family’s prestigious whiskey company in the pristine village of Glenrothan surrounded by rolling green hills.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2025
Read about a man who has snuck into prestigious events for nearly a decade.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
On Instagram, Alcaraz — who defeated Jannik Sinner in four sets to win his second title at the prestigious tournament held in New York — shared a carousel of images, teasing the process of his hairstyle switch-up.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Cox plays Sandy Nairn, the CEO of his family’s prestigious whiskey company in the pristine village of Glenrothan surrounded by rolling green hills.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2025
Read about a man who has snuck into prestigious events for nearly a decade.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
On Instagram, Alcaraz — who defeated Jannik Sinner in four sets to win his second title at the prestigious tournament held in New York — shared a carousel of images, teasing the process of his hairstyle switch-up.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prestigious
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When a respected influencer champions programs, the message reaches a wider audience and builds credibility in the ecosystem.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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And the ecosystem as a whole grows more professional, more resilient, and more respected.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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With its outstanding tennis and pickleball program, renowned surf school, and kids' clubs and beach clubs, there’s no shortage of activities to keep everyone entertained.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Without it, even the most outstanding work can quietly suffocate.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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But all of that also was punctured in the last Super Bowl, when the Chiefs fell behind 34-0 before putting up some late points to make the final margin appear far more respectable than the game was.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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Duke has at least been respectable for some time.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Each year, Daniel and HFR present distinguished awards to individuals who are leading innovators in their respective fields.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Storied military career After graduating from North Carolina A&T in 1963 with a degree in engineering physics, Joseph McNeil was commissioned as a second lieutenant through ROTC and began a distinguished Air Force career, according to his university.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Sep. 2025
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During his 11 years at Loewe, the Irish designer transformed the label from a small, reputable Spanish leather house into a vibrant global luxury brand steeped in contemporary culture.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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When shopping for supplements, be diligent about choosing products that contain quality ingredients and are made by reputable companies.—
Sam Manzella,
Flow Space,
10 Sep. 2025
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Once Prater’s now-illustrious game-winning kick sailed through the uprights, Ferguson jubilantly reminded everyone of his late-week prognostication.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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As this year’s host of MTV’s VMAs, the legendary musician and actor understands the importance of setting the atmosphere for one of music’s most illustrious nights.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
6 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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After graduating from the esteemed architecture school, the British Iraqi architect founded her own firm, Zaha Hadid Architects in 1979.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
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One such diamond-dripping famous face was Zoë Kravitz, elevating the LBD Kravitz-style.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Walk Flex-relish Slip-ins These slip-on shoes are from the brand’s famous Go Walk collection, which many would argue is one of the most comfortable sneaker collections on the planet.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Prestigious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prestigious. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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