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 price tag is projected to come in under $10,000—a fraction of what students pay at the country’s most prestigious schools.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Set along the prestigious Prinsengracht (Prince’s Canal), the project is one locals have been watching with curiosity.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
In Berlin, the film won the prestigious Europa Cinemas Label Award and placed second in the Panorama Audience Award.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
The Sun Bowl is far more prestigious than the Potato Bowl, with a better TV window and more attractive opponent.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Set along the prestigious Prinsengracht (Prince’s Canal), the project is one locals have been watching with curiosity.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
In Berlin, the film won the prestigious Europa Cinemas Label Award and placed second in the Panorama Audience Award.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
The Sun Bowl is far more prestigious than the Potato Bowl, with a better TV window and more attractive opponent.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for prestigious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prestigious
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With an enormous collection of European art from the continent’s most respected masters, the museum is a must-see for anyone.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Born in London on May 22, 1938, Nolan built his foundation in theater, training at the Drama Centre London before launching a career that would take him across some of Britain’s most respected stages.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
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This recognition honors exceptional school leaders across the South Bay for outstanding leadership, innovation and commitment to student success.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Ogilvie went on to become a successful, prosperous attorney in Chicago, and is today considered by close observers to be one of the state’s outstanding governors.—
Jim Nowlan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Caligula selected respectable family men of good reputation, who were conspicuous for some physical disability, for a mock fight.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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On Sunday evening, a respectable crowd showed up in the Mojave Tent to pay their respects to the Godfather of Punk, who first played Coachella in a reunion with the Stooges in 2003.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Each episode offers intimate, in-depth conversations with distinguished voices from across the literary landscape—about their lives, their work, and the ideas that shape both.—
Namwali Serpell,
The New York Review of Books,
15 Apr. 2026
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To help make the point, Jude cast the distinguished German actress Nina Hoss as a haughty Austrian executive, who appears as a privileged outsider scanning the city’s streets from the back seat of Angela Răducanu’s vehicle.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Experts advise going to a reputable, licensed dealer when purchasing a vehicle.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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There are plenty of reputable home warranty companies, including Everything Breaks.—
Caroline Ernst,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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On the illustrious campus of Kingston College, prestige drips off students, faculty and architecture.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Lee is a former player turned GM in 2022, after an illustrious career with the Glory and its previous team, the KC Titans.—
PJ Green
April 16,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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Gamow had an office on the second floor of the company’s six-story building while his friend and esteemed colleague Stern worked on the fifth floor.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
21 Apr. 2026
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The tribute began with a pre-recorded video of 99-year-old Brooks detailing the history of comedy greats in film, including Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, Buster Keaton — all the way from silents to now — to introduce Murphy as a newer member in that esteemed club.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
19 Apr. 2026
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Acclaimed Barcelona interior designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán was responsible for the interior spaces and he was clearly inspired by the legend of the hotel and some of its most famous guests, including Picasso, Mata Hari, Dalí, Lorca, and Hemingway.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Music zines often had the same format, columns from semi-famous punks, interviews with up-and-coming bands, record reviews, and, always shunted to the back, zine reviews.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Prestigious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prestigious. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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