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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
the most prestigious social club in town
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of prestigious
Swift, at 36, is the youngest female artist to be inducted into the prestigious institution and the second-youngest artist to earn the honor.
—
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
The soccer star, 51, was given the prestigious honor in West Hollywood with wife Victoria Beckham and children Romeo, 23, Cruz, 21, and Harper, 14, in attendance.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Born in Bradford, UK, in 1937, Hockney attended his local art school before studying at the prestigious Royal College of Art in London.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
The office is considered one of the most prestigious and high-profile in the country, and is known for its prosecution of white-collar cases involving public corruption, insider trading and other financial crimes.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for prestigious
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
The soccer star, 51, was given the prestigious honor in West Hollywood with wife Victoria Beckham and children Romeo, 23, Cruz, 21, and Harper, 14, in attendance.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Born in Bradford, UK, in 1937, Hockney attended his local art school before studying at the prestigious Royal College of Art in London.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
The office is considered one of the most prestigious and high-profile in the country, and is known for its prosecution of white-collar cases involving public corruption, insider trading and other financial crimes.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for prestigious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prestigious
Adjective
-
San Juan, Puerto RicoAP — Armed men in Haiti have kidnapped James Boyard, cabinet director of the Defense Ministry and a highly respected security expert who also serves as inspector general of Haiti’s police, a person with the knowledge of the situation said Saturday.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
-
Nobody would have predicted the historic 4-1 dismantling of a respected Paraguay team that had beaten Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay in the World Cup qualifying round.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
Adjective
-
The near-perfect conditions affected each vineyard parcel and variety differently, but the result is outstanding across the board.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
-
Your Carolyn Bessette is outstanding.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
14 June 2026
Adjective
-
Given the Scottish team featured Kenny Dalglish, Denis Law, Billy Bremner and Joe Jordan, that was a relatively respectable result.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
-
Being on man time and being respectable.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
17 June 2026
Adjective
-
An assemblage of distinguished jurists, Ivy League professors, nonprofit leaders, journalists, and theologians sat around me in a half circle.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
-
What distinguished Didion is her style, so carefully milled as to be not noticed at first.—
Zinzi Clemmons,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Adjective
-
Use Proper Equipment Each of the national teams probably have established contracts with highly reputable equipment providers.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
-
Install reputable scam-detection and cybersecurity tools to check suspicious links, messages or websites before engaging.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Adjective
-
The inspiring voyage aboard one of the world’s most illustrious ships, in many ways a mirror of the Titanic, helped shape his life.—
Veronica Hinke,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026
-
Broderick was nominated for a Golden Globe for his playful portrayal in the movie, and despite his illustrious career post-Bueller, Ferris has remained Broderick's most recognizable role.—
Emma Urdangen,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Adjective
-
Bowers and Parsons were joined by an esteemed group of composers from some of the biggest shows of the past year at our composer roundtable.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
-
An animator and storyboard artist, Norman began his esteemed 65-year career at Walt Disney Animation Studios in 1956, becoming the studio’s first Black animator.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
Adjective
-
Water rushed up near the famous Crystal Cove cottages and near the Beachcomber Cafe Restaurant.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
-
Other famous faces to grace the royal procession in the past include Dame Helen Mirren in 2008 and 2018, David Beckham in 2018, Demi Moore in 2019 and 2023, and Elizabeth Hurley in 2011, 2014, 2016, and 2024.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Prestigious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prestigious. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
