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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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 F-16s are undoubtedly Iraq’s most prestigious acquisition in the post-2003 period but certainly haven’t lived up to their full potential as either air defense fighters or ground-attack jets.
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Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The four-bedroom, four-bathroom home is within a prestigious 1920s prewar cooperative apartment house designed in the 1920s by American architect Rosario Candela.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
Since 2015, Smith College, one of the largest and most prestigious women’s liberal arts colleges in the United States, has allowed any student who identifies as female to apply to and attend the school.
—Marie-Amelie George, The Conversation, 28 May 2026
Liu, its author, became the first Chinese writer to win the prestigious Hugo Award, the genre's biggest prize.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
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Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The four-bedroom, four-bathroom home is within a prestigious 1920s prewar cooperative apartment house designed in the 1920s by American architect Rosario Candela.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
Since 2015, Smith College, one of the largest and most prestigious women’s liberal arts colleges in the United States, has allowed any student who identifies as female to apply to and attend the school.
—Marie-Amelie George, The Conversation, 28 May 2026
Liu, its author, became the first Chinese writer to win the prestigious Hugo Award, the genre's biggest prize.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prestigious
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The scene is so respected internationally that travelers can book street food tours featuring multiple vendors recommended by the Michelin Guide.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Residents Medical has built its respected advising model around the truth that experienced program directors have known for years, that the outcome of a residency review may be determined far in advance of the review itself.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers was named the winner of the Ted Lindsay Award as the NHL’s most outstanding player, as voted by the league’s players.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
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Over his past four starts, Yamamoto has been outstanding, allowing just three runs on 16 hits over 27⅓ innings.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
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His respectable rookie numbers may have signaled an upward trajectory, but the fifth-year tight end failed to record more than five catches in a season again until his return to Miami.—
Tyler Carmona
June 10,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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Their unsightly displays on special teams and anemic offensive output left them with little to hang their hat on, especially since their respectable goals-against numbers often came at the expense of their attack.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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Lloyd’s long and distinguished career as an inventor and entrepreneur included an early collaboration with Nobel Prize-winning physicist and Manhattan Project scientist Luis Alvarez at the former Radiation Laboratory, now the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Leaf, a distinguished diplomatic fellow at the Middle East Institute, said that Middle Eastern allies of the United States recognize that Iran will likely use any money from sanctions relief to bolster its military capabilities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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Install reputable scam-detection and cybersecurity tools to check suspicious links, messages or websites before engaging.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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For experienced DIYers, several reputable waterproofing systems offer online tutorials.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
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The illustrious Dutch fan base is planning to be in Kansas City once their team’s matches get underway.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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One’s wedding is often a crown jewel of all their days—and the parents of the bride and groom are the most eminent, illustrious guests of all.—
Alexandra Malmed,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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Wood's work also crossed over into pop culture, as the esteemed author and professor was referenced by Matt Damon's character, Will Hunting, in the 1997 Academy Award-winning film Good Will Hunting.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Rush’s return for the Fifty Something Tour is their first since esteemed drummer Neil Peart died in 2020 and their first tour, period, since 2015.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The property is famous for thermal baths fed by a spring discovered by medieval hunters, and holds six collective Michelin stars across its restaurants.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Instead, the couple invited a lot of non-famous people, some of whom don’t even know the couple that well.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
11 June 2026
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“Prestigious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prestigious. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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