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 Abram, who founded the independent media company Huge in 2022, signed with prestigious Hollywood talent agency UTA last year. — Shannon Carlin, Time, 14 July 2026 Guichon, whose creations combine classic French culinary mastery and showmanship, was named the world’s most creative pastry chef by La Liste, the prestigious guide for restaurants, hotels and pastry shops. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026 Ahead of his final year at the prestigious Buckley School, Bret (Igby Rigney) is shaken up by a mysterious new student, Robert Mallory (Homer Gere), who arrives just as a serial killer called the Trawler is terrorizing LA. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 July 2026 Rocky Romero talks New Japan’s G1 Climax New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s prestigious G1 Climax got started over the weekend in Chicago. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 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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  • Each induction class is selected by the Blue Ribbon Selection Committee, composed of college basketball executives and respected leaders across the country and is administered by the National Association of Basketball Coaches Foundation.
    — Hunter DeLauder, AJC.com, 13 July 2026
  • His midrange jumper, ball-handling and ability to read defenses and make simple but timely passes made Hazzard one of the most well-rounded and respected guards of his era.
    — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 13 July 2026
Definition of respected
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  • After dark, the remote far-western location and low levels of artificial light make this region an outstanding destination for viewing the Perseid meteor shower.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 July 2026
  • It was also nominated for 12 Emmy Awards, winning one for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for Arthur in 1977.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026
Definition of outstanding
Adjective
  • There will be gratitude for how James made the Cavs respectable again during his first run (2003-2010).
    — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • The pixel density is the same on both the old and new monitors, at a respectable 110 pixels per inch (ppi).
    — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026
Definition of respectable
Adjective
  • Its method is both distinguished and derived from nineteenth-century classics, from which Rohmer distills a modernism of variety, ambiguity, complexity, and fragmentation.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 July 2026
  • Brand was inducted into the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1972 and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1978 as a distinguished member.
    — Norah Judson, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026
Definition of distinguished
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  • Each is inspired by a reputable prior guest and comes with private airport transfers, butler service, and a Champagne welcome.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026
  • Or, sometimes, the company is secretly an international blackmail ring posing as a reputable company.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 15 July 2026
Definition of reputable
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  • With only the third-place playoff and the final remaining, there is just one more chance for players to secure individual recognition as the 2026 World Cup’s top goalscorer, joining an illustrious list of names from soccer history.
    — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • Throughout his illustrious career, Messi has cultivated a measured public image, rarely commenting on politics or becoming involved in major public controversies.
    — Juan Melamed, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2026
Definition of illustrious
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  • Yet America’s professional soccer league is little esteemed at home and abroad.
    — Chris Pope, Washington Post, 15 July 2026
  • James had spent 17 years working for two esteemed galleries—Anthony D’Offay, in London and Paula Cooper in New York—before striking out on his own, with his wife as partner.
    — Sarah Douglas, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of esteemed
Adjective
  • That sequence would be remembered as one of the more famous, hilarious stretches in recent golf history, maybe even the core memory of Spieth’s ever-entertaining prime.
    — Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Rather than occupying both the Roosevelt’s famous poolside cabanas and the hotel’s upper floor suites, next year, the Felix will restrict its offerings to the two-story cabanas, fostering a more personal and consolidated experience.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 14 July 2026
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