prestigious

adjective

pre-ˈsti-jəs How to pronounce prestigious (audio)
Definition of prestigiousnext
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 For decades, few jobs in the legal profession were more prestigious or competitive than being a federal prosecutor. — Eyal Press, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026 Santa Margarita girls golf are champions of the prestigious Lady Tritons Invitational (6th time in a row) at San Clemente Municipal GC (Par 73), hosted by San Clemente High School. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 In Asia, the development plan also includes a new showroom in Shanghai, inside the Cimen International Building Materials Brand Center, a prestigious exhibition center for key design brands. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 The 5-0 performance in the 16-team Sunshine tournament followed the Rams’ 5-2 showing in the prestigious Durango Classic in Las Vegas last weekend. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prestigious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prestigious
  1. respected
  2. outstanding
  3. respectable
  4. distinguished
  5. reputable
  6. illustrious
  7. esteemed
  8. famous
Adjective
  • The letters praise Murray and his research, feeding the professor’s desire to feel respected.
    — Jane LaCroix, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Natalia believes everyone has a role in the Morales family and works to preserve their respected name – God bless anyone who gets in her way.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of respected
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  • By the middle of 2025, there were at least $188 trillion worth of bonds outstanding, according to the Bank for International Settlements.
    — Robin Wigglesworth, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Buybacks reduce the number of shares outstanding, increasing the ownership stake of remaining shareholders and, all else equal, boosting earnings per share.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of outstanding
Adjective
  • Nothing terribly exciting is happening inside this three-bedroom, but there’s lots of light and a respectable amount of space, and the beach is just a few minutes away.
    — Nora Deligter, Curbed, 2 Oct. 2026
  • So there’s not that much to happen in the last two-thirds of the drama than for your ribs to be constantly nudged with the idea of how easily the most respectable citizens among us will give in to modest proposals and, indeed, murder.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of respectable
Adjective
  • Respini joined the institution three years ago as deputy director and director of curatorial programs after a distinguished tenure as chief curator of the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Solange Knowles, sister of Beyoncé and a distinguished musician and artist in her own right, will unveil a large-scale sculpture on New York’s High Line as part of an event staged later this week by Google.
    — Andy Battaglia for ARTnews, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of distinguished
Adjective
  • Could this explain why so many of our most reputable creatives are exploring what was once peripheral, spoken of with disbelief, and envisioning it as another possible dimension of existence?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Be sure to use a reputable car dealership, and check the car’s history on websites like AutoCheck or CARFAX Vehicle History Reports.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of reputable
Adjective
  • Throughout her illustrious life and career, Gloria Reuben has shared her story through music and acting.
    — Partner Content, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Following that illustrious career at West Point, Spatola was active duty from 2002 to 2007, which included a tour during Operation Iraqi Freedom, ESPN said.
    — David K. Li, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of illustrious
Adjective
  • No highly esteemed deed is commemorated here… nothing valued is here.
    — Danielle Pergament, Allure, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Currently, Buchanan is building an institutionally esteemed board to guide the recipient selection process.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of esteemed
Adjective
  • Sip one on the rocks during apéro while the sun sets, or have one with lunch or dinner on the deck or inside if the area’s famous mistral winds are blowin’ up your spot.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Far more famous conflicts had a bond element, even a central one, Wigglesworth found.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026
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