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 Where else would an internationally prestigious hotel group—born of Nobu Matsuhisa’s passion for gastronomy and wholly connected to the world of film thanks to De Niro—settle down? — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Beyond the race itself, sailors get to enjoy several fancy soirées, including a special owners’ dinner on Thursday, the legendary Rolex Crew Party on Friday, and the prestigious prize-giving ceremony on Saturday. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026 Starting in September, Prince George, the oldest son of Prince William and Kate Middleton, will start school at Eton College, one of the most prestigious schools in the United Kingdom. — Eliza Prosperini, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026 Infantino has been on the receiving end of an international deluge of condemnations over his plan to secure private funding for the world’s most prestigious soccer competition. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 3 Aug. 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
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  • Convinced no good men exist in her country, Naru is caught off guard when Qodrat, Kabul TV’s most respected journalist, gives her a career opportunity.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
  • In this cynical age, our local registrars of voters, usually one from each party, remain respected public officials.
    — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of respected
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  • At the end of the day, both conferences feature great fanbases, historic, iconic venues, outstanding crowd atmospheres and elite, blue blood programs.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Boasting an outstanding 57-hour battery life, plus a quick 5-minute charge that adds 3 hours of playtime, they are built to power through days of classes without needing an outlet.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of outstanding
Adjective
  • For a standard Republican candidate, a hypothetical best-case scenario is a respectable loss in November.
    — Dain Fitzgerald, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
  • While all respectable in their own right, there are additional haunts along and beyond the Front Range still serving cold ones today — and some are said to be just that, haunted.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 July 2026
Definition of respectable
Adjective
  • Stephen Wolfram is a distinguished scientist, inventor, author, and business leader.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Voluntary output pledges do not enjoy a distinguished filmography, either.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of distinguished
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  • While reputable reptile trade does exist, the international wildlife trafficking industry is a multi-billion dollar business.
    — ForbesTV, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • There are several other reputable pet first aid courses available online as well.
    — Cathy M. Rosenthal, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of reputable
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  • Six years earlier, in 1985, Vernon Reid, guitarist of Living Colour, partnered with the illustrious music journalist Greg Tate to start the Black Rock Coalition.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The illustrious event, Vogue World, debuted in 2022 with a New York City show and street fair celebrating Vogue's 130th anniversary.
    — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of illustrious
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  • By Malene Birger is an esteemed women’s fashion brand that made its debut in 2003 under the creative vision of designer Malene Birger.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026
  • In his new role, Donnelly will oversee all of Variety’s film coverage in the esteemed print weekly magazine and online website.
    — William Earl, Variety, 31 July 2026
Definition of esteemed
Adjective
  • That disposition, building inside a system with no certainty of outcome, is what every emerging market requires from the people inside it who are not yet famous enough to wait.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Opulent Gundel, the famous café and restaurant that opened in 1910, is nearby.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
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