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
Sending their kids to prestigious universities no longer guarantees a successful career track.
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Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Ahead of the most prestigious tournament of the year, the athlete debuted her Wimbledon kit in collaboration with New Balance and Miu Miu.
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Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Netanyahu, the son of a historian, grew up in Jerusalem’s elite circles and served in the military’s prestigious Sayeret Matkal commando unit.
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Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
During the evening, artist Marina Abramović will receive the prestigious amfAR Award of Inspiration, joining past honorees Antonio Banderas, Richard Gere, Ferzan Özpetek and Ava DuVernay.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
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Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Ahead of the most prestigious tournament of the year, the athlete debuted her Wimbledon kit in collaboration with New Balance and Miu Miu.
—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Netanyahu, the son of a historian, grew up in Jerusalem’s elite circles and served in the military’s prestigious Sayeret Matkal commando unit.
—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
During the evening, artist Marina Abramović will receive the prestigious amfAR Award of Inspiration, joining past honorees Antonio Banderas, Richard Gere, Ferzan Özpetek and Ava DuVernay.
—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for prestigious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prestigious
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That naturally raises questions about what happens next for one of the smart home industry's most respected lock brands.
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Zeenat’s mother was a respected woman in her clan; both of Zeenat’s sisters had married into a Syed family, and her brother worked for the village head and had authority enough to report directly to the local landlord.
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Watson was always known for incredibly quick hands and outstanding bat speed.
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Another outstanding rug in the lineup this week is this easy-to-clean jute number from Joon Loloi at 60% off.
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Last year’s Superman was divisive among the hardcore fandom but grossed a very respectable $619 million worldwide, kicking off the new era of DC Studios under co-chairs James Gunn and Peter Safran on a promising note.
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Payload is up to a quite respectable Ford Maverick-edging 1,550 lb (703 kg), and towing capacity doubles from initial projections to 2,000 lb (907 kg).
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Arlington received a distinguished visitor Saturday as the King of Jordan stopped by during the city's World Cup festivities.
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Liu, then a Tencent distinguished scientist (a senior title the Chinese tech giant gives to elite researchers) leading the company’s development of its Hunyuan AI model from scratch, saw where the industry was heading.
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So, what separates a safe, reputable debt relief provider from the rest of the options?
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But good luck tracing those statistics to a reputable source.
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Because if someone who grew up in extreme poverty like Juan Gabriel could bring a mariachi band to the illustrious Palacio de Bellas Artes, why couldn’t the Mexican national team win its first ever World Cup?
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The Cretan diet is perhaps the most illustrious example of the Blue Zone living of southern Greece.
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In an online sale of works from the esteemed Zabludowicz collection of contemporary art that concluded on Tuesday, over half the artworks failed to sell.
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There is nothing quite as iconic in American fashion as blue jeans, and for decades those jeans were made of premium fabrics in esteemed American mills, using American cotton.
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Each invite reportedly includes a unque watermark so the famous couple will know if anyone leaks information about their nuptials on social media.
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On June 23, the Legally Blonde star, 50, broke out her Elle Woods best for the premiere of Elle, a brand-new series chronicling her famous character’s life before her time at Harvard Law.
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“Prestigious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prestigious. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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