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 Right now, Lind’s energy is split between a raft of prestigious filmmaking talent. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 The decline in safety at one of Rome’s most prestigious attractions comes despite millions of dollars spent on infrastructure improvements in recent years — investments which officials have admitted may actually be fueling crime. — Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 The Leao brand, as well as several others, is owned by Linglong Tire, an outfit that has not enjoyed the most prestigious reputation but is now looking to change that. — Michael Febbo, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026 Whether that track record can hold during the fall — typically when the more prestigious offerings hit screens — is anyone's guess. — Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 2 Sep. 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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  • Anchoring coverage since 2013, Rebecca Lowe has become a respected voice from Premier League mornings to Olympic and World Cup broadcasts.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Producers who dedicated much of their careers to Love Productions, the respected company wholly acquired by Sky in 2020.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of respected
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  • Why Specialization Still Matters Many excellent residential management companies provide outstanding service to apartment owners.
    — David Crown, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Two players — quarterback Ryan Rakowski and safety Jalen Flowers — have been outstanding in delivering big plays.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of outstanding
Adjective
  • That's a respectable amount of performance for something under $1,500.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Since being picked in the second round by Indiana in 2016, Niang has carved out a respectable nine-year career spread across four different teams.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of respectable
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  • Our distinguished community of musical-theater actors deserves greater challenges and if theaters don’t train audiences to take a risk on newer material, its embrace will be yet harder in generations to come.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Satsky’s attorney, Robert Anello of New York, told The Charlotte Observer Tuesday that his client has a distinguished 30-year career in finance and an unblemished reputation for integrity.
    — Chase Jordan August 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of distinguished
Adjective
  • If the terms on the report are confusing, seek clarification from a reputable source.
    — Nicole Pajer, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Select Home Warranty and First American Home Warranty are both reputable providers, but First American covers more in its basic plan.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of reputable
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  • The shows are billed as a celebration of the 30th anniversary of debut LP Reasonable Doubt, which kicked off the 56-year-old’s illustrious career in 1996.
    — Sophie Williams, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Curry never married or welcomed children, and chose to keep his personal life private throughout his illustrious career.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of illustrious
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  • Glaser Weil attorney and senior partner Roger Howard, the esteemed Hollywood corporate, real estate and mergers and acquisitions lawyer, died August 29 after a battle with cancer.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Probitas blends rum from two esteemed distilleries—two-year-old pot still rum from Foursquare in Barbados, and un-aged pot and column still rum from Hampden Estate in Jamaica (there’s actually a bit of a gold tinge to this white rum).
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of esteemed
Adjective
  • Travis This name is perfect for fans of the Super Bowl-winning tight end of the Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce (or his famous girlfriend, Taylor Swift).
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
  • New York’s famous once clamored for co-ops, where tenants are shareholders with equity rather than individual owners of their apartments outright.
    — Bridget Read, Curbed, 1 Sep. 2026
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“Prestigious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prestigious. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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