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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as in dominance
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance
the prestigiousness of Le Cordon Bleu in Paris pretty much assures its graduates a meal ticket in chefdom
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Recent Examples of prestigious
Chad De Guzman, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
Regardless, if anyone knows that Javits is the designer of Stoll’s hat, the media exposure of the prestigious golf tournament alone will help the overall hat business, the designer predicted.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2025
The 2022 recipient of the prestigious NCAA woman of the year award, a former soccer player at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was one of the six victims killed in a plane crash in upstate New York on Saturday, according to a statement from her family.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2025
James said their devotion to that goal includes skipping the prestigious Texas Relays.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2025
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Harvard, the nation’s oldest and perhaps most prestigious university, was the latest target.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
Regardless, if anyone knows that Javits is the designer of Stoll’s hat, the media exposure of the prestigious golf tournament alone will help the overall hat business, the designer predicted.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2025
The 2022 recipient of the prestigious NCAA woman of the year award, a former soccer player at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was one of the six victims killed in a plane crash in upstate New York on Saturday, according to a statement from her family.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2025
James said their devotion to that goal includes skipping the prestigious Texas Relays.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prestigious
Adjective
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Her thirty-five-year corporate journey has been marked by outstanding achievement and transformative influence.—
Mamie Jones,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Explore Kylie Minogue See latest videos, charts and news The honor, awarded annually by APRA AMCOS, recognizes outstanding contributions to the Australian music industry.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
28 Apr. 2025
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Williams flashes dominance as a run defender and upside as a pass rusher, while Ratledge is going to start 10 years in the league.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Linkin Park continues to prove its dominance at rock radio decades after the first hit was produced.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The daughter of Season 25’s Bryan Olesen turned out a perfectly respectable rendition of Avril Lavigne’s ballad.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Rose shot a very respectable round of 71, but had too many bogeys mixed in with his handful of birdies.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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Over time, inhaling these harmful chemicals can contribute to progressive lung problems like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to Sanjay Sethi, MD, SUNY distinguished professor and chief of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine at the University at Buffalo.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
16 Apr. 2025
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Palmer was just one of several celebrities and distinguished guests who attended the Fashion Trust Awards on Tuesday.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Arriving with the reputation, in the 49ers eyes at least, of being the best edge-setter in college football, Williams looks forward to getting into the pass rush lab with Bosa and defensive line coach Kris Kocurek.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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One regulatory crisis cost it tens of billions and its reputation.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Giro, Bell, Smith, POC, and Kask are all reputable brands with a wide range of shapes to fit bulbous and diminutive noggins alike.—
Chris Cona,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2025
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Use a reputable security tool to check for hidden scripts, unusual shortcuts or unexpected executables.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Comedian Denis Leary is crediting a nun for his illustrious career in Hollywood.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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For decades now Obama has been the perfect politician’s spouse, accompanying her husband through his illustrious career and setting her own ambitions aside.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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Technical Architecture Supports Continuous Improvement The distinction between NeMo and Nvidia’s Inference Microservices, branded as NIMs, lies in their complementary functions.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Even for the big names, the distinction between the pure and the pragmatic holds fast.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Prestigious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prestigious. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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