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
There, the committee’s 21 members will take a final vote to decide whether the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge belongs on the prestigious list.
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Drew Kann, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The building was designed by Zaha Hadid, the first woman to win the Pritzker Prize, the most prestigious award in architecture.
—Sarah Moreno
february 11, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Page appeared in many classical and modern plays while studying at the prestigious Drama Centre London.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
Reportedly, this development was prestigious enough to earn the Outstanding Student Paper Presentation Award at the 39th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS).
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
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Drew Kann, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The building was designed by Zaha Hadid, the first woman to win the Pritzker Prize, the most prestigious award in architecture.
—Sarah Moreno
february 11, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Page appeared in many classical and modern plays while studying at the prestigious Drama Centre London.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
Reportedly, this development was prestigious enough to earn the Outstanding Student Paper Presentation Award at the 39th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS).
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prestigious
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In an exclusive guest column for Deadline, the respected industry vet gives his take on the current entertainment market.—
Martin Moszkowicz,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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As stated, this proposal was presented by the mediators, who are some of the most respected and experienced neutral negotiators, after months of bargaining.—
John Dias,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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He was named the UIL’s most outstanding wrestler in Class 6A, which is a first for Carroll’s program.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Feb. 2026
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Police departments nationwide offered a unique suggestion for a Valentine’s Day gift and urged people to turn in exes with outstanding warrants.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Range is respectable for the segment, too.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Feb. 2026
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Berlinale competitor Dust unfolds a didactic parable, written by Angelo Tijssens (Close), that revolves around two outwardly respectable but privately panicking Flemish business partners, Geert (Arieh Worthalter) and Luc (Jan Hammenecker).—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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Folks rolled into the Mercury Theater, then under the management of Michael Cullen, who conveniently owned the Irish pub next door, replete with a distinguished meatloaf.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Mike McCarthy, Pittsburgh Steelers (13 points) The Steelers summoned the 62-year-old Pittsburgh native after his one-year sabbatical, and McCarthy will continue his distinguished coaching tour after leading the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys earlier in his career.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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As a result, finding a reputable silver dealer can be difficult, and typically requires consistency, transparency and proof of credibility.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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To find reputable sources for bulk delivery, ask your local garden center or nursery for recommendations.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
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Last year marked 10 years since the Mets had last won a National League pennant, and this year the team will commemorate the 40-year anniversary of their last World Series championship, one of only two in the franchise’s less-than-illustrious history.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Canada's Mikael Kingsbury has already confirmed this will be his final Games, and his illustrious Olympic career is ending with gold.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
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Turning to two esteemed institutions in Berlin—the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin and the Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung—the BLfD utilized the BESSY II synchrotron radiation source, LBV continued.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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An impressive wine list pays tribute to the late Melvyn Master, Waxman's esteemed sommelier and former partner (the restaurant’s name comes from Jonathan and Melvyn).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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As to the famous fine line between stupid and clever, the stupidity and the cleverness are all but inextricable, and to the point.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Over the past week, a 30-year-old TikTok personality with a famous actor beau showed up in an awful lot of front rows.—
Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Prestigious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prestigious. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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