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 The Okefenokee was added to the prestigious list Saturday by the World Heritage Committee at its 48th annual session in Busan, South Korea, more than 7,000 miles away from the southeast Georgia wetland. — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 25 July 2026 Members of a United Nations committee in South Korea voted to bestow the prestigious designation on the roughly 407,000-acre Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, one of the world’s largest intact freshwater ecosystems. — Brady Dennis, Washington Post, 25 July 2026 The Bayern Munich striker is the 13/10 favourite with Betfair to win football’s most prestigious individual award after enjoying arguably the finest campaign of his career. — Dean Jones, New York Times, 25 July 2026 Per Page Six, Suri, who just completed her sophomore year at Carnegie Mellon, is studying musical theater in the college’s prestigious school of drama. — Emma Banks, InStyle, 24 July 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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  • He is seen as a serious and respected lawmaker, steeped in such matters as national defense and border security.
    — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
  • Now, the respected doctors inspire the next generation while balancing the ups and downs of working in a hospital.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 July 2026
Definition of respected
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  • Hawley criticized Fauci for accepting cash prizes from nonprofits that award money to people for outstanding achievements in given fields and for his embrace of celebrity at the height of the pandemic.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
  • Each being an outstanding and influential wine producing family, their collective power as a group is unparalleled.
    — Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of outstanding
Adjective
  • The battery can accept up to 100kW of DC charging, which is a respectable figure for a plug-in hybrid and faster than some pure-electric cars can manage.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • That’s a perfectly respectable field, though most of the players are likely unknown to casual sports fans.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of respectable
Adjective
  • Why make an honest attempt at distinguished music with such cheeky components?
    — Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026
  • Another distinguished guest is Bénédicte Epinay, executive director of Comité Colbert and a representative of the European Cultural and Creative Industries Alliance (ECCIA), which represents seven European luxury and creative industry organizations.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of distinguished
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  • Travelers should choose reputable operators that follow codes of conduct, including no-touch rules and swimmer distance limits, and check seasonal timing carefully before booking since the animals move with the plankton.
    — Ashley Lynch July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Based on our research, Olive is the most reputable car warranty company.
    — Emily Mercer, USA Today, 22 July 2026
Definition of reputable
Adjective
  • But illustrious affiliations are no longer necessary to gain an audience.
    — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
  • The Norwegian has an illustrious history with the European Championship — winning the 1500m/5000m double at the last three editions in Berlin 2018, Munich 2022 and Roma 2024.
    — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of illustrious
Adjective
  • Notable deaths of 2026 A look back at the esteemed personalities who left us this year, who touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
    — David Morgan, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • Another offering in the shop alludes to the fact that Leonardo’s painting was extensively restored by esteemed conservator Diane Modestini after being bought from an estate sale for a song by dealers Alexander Parrish and Robert Simon.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of esteemed
Adjective
  • More than 1,500 people lost their lives in the accident, and the Titanic became the most famous shipwreck in history.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • The bull market has chased out two of the most famous shortsellers, Jim Chanos and Nate Anderson.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
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