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 An early cut of the film was recognized with the prestigious Cinema for Peace Award in Berlin, which was presented to Afineevsky by Hillary Clinton. — Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026 Lederer, 67, has a long and impressive history in independent watchmaking, having been a distinguished member of the prestigious Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants (AHCI) since 1985. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026 Sierra Canyon won the prestigious Ann Kang tournament in Hawaii, beating one top team after another. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 The list excluded the Illinois Derby, the Chicago circuit’s most prestigious prep race, while including such hitherto inconsequential races as the Sunland Derby in New Mexico and the Sam Davis at Tampa Bay Downs. — Neil Milbert, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 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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  • The move sparked weeks of protests from thousands of people across the country, criticizing the removal of the widely respected minister.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Tens of thousands thronged Tiananmen Square and surrounding streets in Beijing in 1976, after the death of Zhou Enlai, the People’s Republic’s first and widely respected premier.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of respected
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  • His work there earned him a nomination for his first Primetime Emmy Award for outstanding guest actor in a drama series.
    — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Logan Henderson, an outstanding rookie pitcher the Brewers chose to keep rather than including in a trade last month, outdueled Skubal in Sunday’s series finale at Los Angeles.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of outstanding
Adjective
  • Hopefully the quarterback Miami guaranteed $45 million over the next two seasons to as a free agent will blossom into a respectable, if not top shelf NFL starter in time.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
  • So far, the show has a very respectable 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, though that could move either direction once the series is out for the masses.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of respectable
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  • Lederer, 67, has a long and impressive history in independent watchmaking, having been a distinguished member of the prestigious Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants (AHCI) since 1985.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The distinguished Indian fashion brand Sabyasachi has partnered with New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art for a new line of jewelry inspired by the institution’s vast collection.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of distinguished
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  • But providers like American Home Shield, Liberty Home Guard and First American Home Warranty are also reputable options.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Lynda Albertson, an art-crime analyst, said the works are instantly recognizable, impeding any effort to sell them through reputable channels.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of reputable
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  • Moving forward, the trailer offers a look at the illustrious filmmakers and actors the festival has welcomed over its past 25 editions, with Bruce Springsteen, Nas and others speaking about the power of art.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
  • During a Starlink launch this past April, for example, the booster performed the 600th landing of an orbital rocket in SpaceX's illustrious history.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of illustrious
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  • My hope is that this esteemed office will one day be inhabited by someone who respects democratic norms and is not a clear and present danger to democracy.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Such esteemed material and craftsmanship could make plastic cocktail glasses look crystal, and Montezuma taste like Clase Azul.
    — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of esteemed
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  • The photographer followed her midday meal with a sky-high afternoon tea at Searcys at The Gherkin, which sits beneath a towering glass dome that caps London’s most famous architectural landmarks.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The festival’s legendary Burnt Ends section is famous for programming exciting new filmmakers working with low budgets and unconventional stories.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2026
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