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 Nearly two years after Jaguar unveiled its controversial new logo, the prestigious automaker is doubling down on its futuristic rebrand with a new model that mirrors the divisive look. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026 And October’s slate unsurprisingly features several buzzy, prestigious new offerings, with a movie for virtually all tastes. — David Faris, TheWeek, 9 Oct. 2026 The Lover went to number 9 on the New York Times bestseller list, cementing Duras’s reputation in the Anglophone world and leaving me with a prestigious regret for my CV. — Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026 The prestigious honor consists of a medal, diploma and about $1 million. — Jamie Ross, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 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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  • Contemplation of this tax — which produced $384 million in the last fiscal year — has consumed endless hours of work from some of the county’s most respected leaders, and drawn earnest public testimony from dozens of people.
    — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Now going by that nickname, Cathy appears on the doorstep of a respected brothel run by the warm madam, Faye (Martha Plimpton).
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of respected
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  • The award, which was established by the city of Naperville in 1993, recognizes Naperville-area students for outstanding community service.
    — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • There is no court date scheduled for Wang appearing because there is still an outstanding warrant, a circuit court spokesperson said.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of outstanding
Adjective
  • For 26 years, Ecuador has remained immune from the plague of a currency crisis and has sustained respectable economic growth, low inflation, and surging exports.
    — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Neither release became a theatrical phenomenon, but each earned more than $40 million worldwide — suggesting even mediocre horror films can get respectable returns when their premises are appealing enough.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of respectable
Adjective
  • Al Sharpton Al Sharpton is a minister, activist, and one of the nation’s most distinguished leaders in the fight against injustice.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Brown and Martin have also each earned the IBMA’s distinguished achievement award.
    — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of distinguished
Adjective
  • Prices start at around $40 for a rickety model that will only last a few months, $300 for something durable from a reputable brand, and closer to $800 at the top end.
    — Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Optimizing images, enabling caching and using a reputable website hosting provider can help a site load faster.
    — Anthony Savino, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of reputable
Adjective
  • Hosmer won the award four times in his illustrious tenure with the club.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Ditka's illustrious career and numerous accolades speak for themselves, but his stories and lasting impact will be remembered for generations.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of illustrious
Adjective
  • The esteemed address has had renovations before, most recently in 2005, when the icon was partly converted into condos.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The Benton show focuses mostly on Pusey’s prints, drawing exclusively from the collection of Ian White, artist, educator and son of esteemed artist Charles White.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of esteemed
Adjective
  • The person answering questions needn't be famous; just someone who has done the thing.
    — Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Shahzada was a history buff, so the family had been to Lebanon to see the ancient Cedars of God forest that the Phoenicians had used to build their ships, becoming the Med’s most famous seafarers.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
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