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
This is the first Kennedy Center Honors since President Trump took over as chairman of the prestigious Kennedy Center earlier this year.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Morgan Wallen, The Weeknd and Lady Gaga, who leads the pack with 12 total nominations, are also nominated in the prestigious category.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Burrow, on the other hand, has not yet won that prestigious award.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
The Hinsdale Middle School student was among 57 musicians from throughout the United States to study at the prestigious academy.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Morgan Wallen, The Weeknd and Lady Gaga, who leads the pack with 12 total nominations, are also nominated in the prestigious category.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Burrow, on the other hand, has not yet won that prestigious award.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
The Hinsdale Middle School student was among 57 musicians from throughout the United States to study at the prestigious academy.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prestigious
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Derek the outstanding chef, food and beverage supervisor and overall leader of the charge, came from Tao.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Evidence for a series of unexploded bombs bombs lurking below an area of outstanding natural beauty in Canada has been unearthed by a pair of graduate students.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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The former third-round pick registered 77 tackles, an interception and six passes defended last season, posting a respectable 64.8 overall grade at Pro Football Focus.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Knapp rummages in her kitchen, eventually holding up a perfectly respectable little potato.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
13 Aug. 2025
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The event will bestow the iconic BAFTA mask upon three distinguished honorees, marking only the sixth time that the BAFTA mask is awarded in the U.S., marking a significant milestone for BAFTA North America.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
14 Aug. 2025
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Friendly House will grant each honoree a separate award for their distinguished efforts and accomplishments.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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Several reputable companies can provide expertise and strategic guidance, including: SEMrush: Offers comprehensive tools for keyword research, site audits, and competitor analysis.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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One of the beautiful things about traveling by yourself is there’s no need to make plans way ahead of time, as making bookings for one isn’t very complicated, especially with the numerous reputable companies offering local tours in many places.—
Jenny Peters,
Oc Register,
4 Aug. 2025
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On the day Liverpool announced the signing of 18-year-old Italian defender Giovanni Leoni for an initial fee of £26million, his illustrious fellow countryman finally came to the party.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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Create a car that commemorated the 40th anniversary of what was largely considered the most illustrious marque in the world, and do so in a way that would both solidify its legacy and launch a new era.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 Aug. 2025
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As a guest star, Colbert is in esteemed company; the series has also welcomed Nathan Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Laurie Metcalf, Mary-Louise Parker, Laura Benanti, Matthew Broderick, and more.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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In 2024, she was honored by SOURCE with the esteemed Jo Walker-Meador Lifetime Achievement Award (Seely was a regular co-host of SOURCE’s annual awards ceremony alongside Brenda Lee).—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
1 Aug. 2025
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The pub dates back to the 1800s and is named after famous former area resident, the bridge and railway engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Comments poured in with fans praising the famous matriarch for her style and work ethic.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The renowned streamer was reportedly arrested in San Antonio, Texas, earlier this month and charged with criminal trespassing and evading arrest.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The latter is the founder of World Central Kitchen, who has became renowned for delivering food to people affected by war and humanitarian crises in Ukraine and Gaza.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Prestigious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prestigious. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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