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
Victoria, 51, and David's parents, Ted Beckham and Sandra West, attended the prestigious ceremony.
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Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
After signing his initial co-financing deal with Paramount, David moved into an office on the studio lot; Megan ran Annapurna in its early days from three houses on the prestigious Bird Streets in the Hollywood Hills.
—Reeves Wiedeman, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Matuszewicz also received a prestigious Harrison Goodall Preservation Fellowship with the National Park Service and Preservation Maryland, and is creating an artificial intelligence model that can identify historical features on buildings.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
Study Something New Many local colleges and international universities, including the prestigious MIT, share lectures and course material online and for free.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026
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Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
After signing his initial co-financing deal with Paramount, David moved into an office on the studio lot; Megan ran Annapurna in its early days from three houses on the prestigious Bird Streets in the Hollywood Hills.
—Reeves Wiedeman, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Matuszewicz also received a prestigious Harrison Goodall Preservation Fellowship with the National Park Service and Preservation Maryland, and is creating an artificial intelligence model that can identify historical features on buildings.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
Study Something New Many local colleges and international universities, including the prestigious MIT, share lectures and course material online and for free.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prestigious
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Over the next 19 seasons, Tomlin wrote his own chapter with one of the NFL’s marquee franchises, winning a Super Bowl and going to another while becoming one of the most respected voices — if idiosyncratic — voices in the game.—
Will Graves,
Twin Cities,
13 Jan. 2026
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Courtney, who joined Temple’s staff this offseason, has long been one of the most respected assistant coaches in college basketball.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Directors Guild of America has named the nominees for its 2025 awards in the outstanding directorial achievement in television, commercials and documentary categories.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Hollywood Reporter snagged a nomination again for outstanding magazine overall coverage in a list that also includes The Advocate, Cosmo, Gaye Magazine, Out, People, Poz, Rolling Stone, Time and Variety.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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But after a transfer of ownership and a revamp of the voting body, the Golden Globes TV awards have gotten positively respectable.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rookie Andres Borregales made 27 of 32 attempts, a respectable mark.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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The 37th Annual Producers Guild Awards to be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Fairmont Century Plaza, and will also include special honors celebrating distinguished producers whose careers reflect sustained excellence and influence.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
9 Jan. 2026
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Attorney, civil rights advocate and political commentator Bakari Sellers will be the event's distinguished speaker.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
8 Jan. 2026
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If that doesn’t work, contact the marble manufacturer, a restoration service, or a reputable cleaning professional with experience in removing stains from marble.—
Barbara Bellesi Zito,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2026
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For this reason, always look for reputable sellers on Facebook Marketplace and walk away from deals that seem like scams.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Dec. 2025
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Bailey has an illustrious career in the theater.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
14 Jan. 2026
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In 1980, the Nafsika building opened, hosting illustrious guests, including Nelson Mandela and Paul Newman.—
Jemima Sissons,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Diane was also known for collaborating with esteemed filmmaker Nancy Meyers, including Father of the Bride and Something's Gotta Give.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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To the esteemed members of Congress, there is your initial start to legislation.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Jan. 2026
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From Denali, the train chugs south through the small town of Talkeetna, famous for its vistas of Mount McKinley.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Shop the brand’s famous skin tint, plus the rest of Fanning’s red carpet makeup routine, below.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Prestigious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prestigious. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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