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
Or winning one of those prestigious advertising awards that only matter to advertisers and the client who spent a fortune on some ad with a model who just really wants a hamburger and a hug.
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Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Ronaldo has multiple Premier League titles, a Champions League trophy, the FIFA Club World Cup, and five Ballon d’Ors — a prestigious French award recognizing the best player of the year.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
In 2025, two American whiskeys rose above the rest to claim top honors at one of the world’s most prestigious spirits competitions.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The two appeared at the Venice Film Festival last weekend, where Paris performed at the prestigious amfAR benefit gala.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Ronaldo has multiple Premier League titles, a Champions League trophy, the FIFA Club World Cup, and five Ballon d’Ors — a prestigious French award recognizing the best player of the year.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
In 2025, two American whiskeys rose above the rest to claim top honors at one of the world’s most prestigious spirits competitions.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The two appeared at the Venice Film Festival last weekend, where Paris performed at the prestigious amfAR benefit gala.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prestigious
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Ryan Kelly is the new center after a respected nine-year run in Indianapolis (four Pro Bowls).—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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MacCallum House – Historic inn in the heart of Mendocino town with charming rooms and a respected restaurant.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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With its outstanding tennis and pickleball program, renowned surf school, and kids' clubs and beach clubs, there’s no shortage of activities to keep everyone entertained.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Without it, even the most outstanding work can quietly suffocate.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Swag itself opened with a respectable 163,000 overall units back in July despite having few physical album sales since his physical units hadn’t shipped out yet.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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And at least Brentford’s human-rights record is respectable.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Following compilation, our expert panel of distinguished cloud industry veterans conducts the evaluation and ranking process, with these leaders also empowered to suggest additional companies for consideration.—
Bessemer Venture Partners,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, distinguished Russian navy crew members assigned to the Yasen-M-class cruise missile submarine Krasnoyarsk were awarded medals and promoted to higher military ranks.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Wilson shared last year that Kalin, 19, signed a modeling contract with a reputable agency in Los Angeles.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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For those able to reach further, backing reputable global organizations that focus on pediatric health, nutrition, and inclusive education extends that impact.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Perez is now just three homers shy of 300 for his illustrious career.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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Each floor has engaging photography, sculptures, and art, generating an illustrious atmosphere for guests.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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His cachet as an esteemed art world figure waned decades ago.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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After graduating from the esteemed architecture school, the British Iraqi architect founded her own firm, Zaha Hadid Architects in 1979.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
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Eufy Marswalker and RoboVac Omni S2 This is the famous stair climber.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Sep. 2025
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Beethoven's Ninth, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Some classical music organizations would save Beethoven's famous symphony for the final program of the season to end with a big splash.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Prestigious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prestigious. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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