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 Wilder has been criticized so often for the pejorative descriptions of Indigenous people in the book series that in 2018, a division of the American Library Association removed her name from a prestigious achievement award for children’s literature. — Emily Staunton, Christian Science Monitor, 8 July 2026 But Yahya Abdul-Mateen II more than earned his spot in the prestigious Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy category for his portrayal of the titular character. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2026 The pressure to excel has followed Raghozar beyond high school to her new playing grounds as an incoming freshman at Scripps College in Southern California, a prestigious school to be sure – but not on the radar at Cupertino High. — Kayla Lee, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 This weekend, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tied the knot in grand style at Madison Square Garden, which was closed to the public to ensure the security and privacy of their numerous—and prestigious—guests. — Valentine Ulgu-Servant, Vanity Fair, 7 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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  • Dharmesh Patel was a respected radiologist who appeared to live an idyllic family life in a peaceful Pasadena cul-de-sac.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Ethical sales uses insight to be relevant, not coercive, and always leaves the buyer feeling respected and in control.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of respected
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  • Allen scored the Emmy nomination for outstanding guest actress in a drama series for her role as Roxie Hamler, a terminally ill cancer patient who arrives at the emergency room after breaking her leg and suffering from seizures.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
  • The nominees for the 78th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards were unveiled Wednesday, with Hollywood honoring a slew of new shows and setting up what’s expected to be a battle among two legends in the race for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series.
    — Dan Heching, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of outstanding
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  • Despite hot, humid conditions, a respectable crowd has already gathered, with organizers expecting attendance to grow as temperatures ease later this evening.
    — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026
  • But the Celtics’ latest deal for George makes the Clippers original deal for George a lot more respectable.
    — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of respectable
Adjective
  • To mark the occasion of America’s centennial, the people of Taunton, Massachusetts, invited James Russell Lowell—distinguished poet, founding editor of The Atlantic—to compose and read an ode for the Fourth of July.
    — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
  • Tom Tugendhat, a Conservative, is a member of the British Parliament and a distinguished fellow at the Hudson Institute.
    — Tom Tugendhat, Washington Post, 2 July 2026
Definition of distinguished
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  • Following a rival’s brush with financial activism, more reputable businesses were more likely to reduce their CSR initiatives.
    — Hadi Shaheen, The Conversation, 7 July 2026
  • In the meantime, Google is urging consumers to buy TV streaming devices from reputable manufacturers, rather than unknown providers peddling cheap set-top boxes secretly loaded with malware.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 2 July 2026
Definition of reputable
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  • The guest spot marked his first time on a soap opera over his illustrious decades-long career.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • Lionel Messi leads all players with eight goals this year and set the World Cup record at 21 — and counting — in his illustrious career.
    — Stephen Whyno, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
Definition of illustrious
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  • Also returning are the esteemed Jury Prizes and honors from FIPRESCI and NETPAC.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 July 2026
  • Though this esteemed crowd agreed to maintain utmost secrecy, discretion proved easier to promise than practice.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of esteemed
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  • Among them is the viral handbag brand Songmont, whose podcast asks famous directors or actors to discuss topics like self-acceptance and creativity in contemplative two-hour episodes.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • Though famous for his love of real-world filmmaking, for shooting on location and doing effects in camera, not in post-production, Nolan likes to point out that his films have won three visual effects Oscars.
    — Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
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