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 Trump’s tribute comes after Parton declined the Presidential Medal of Freedom, one of the most prestigious civil honors in the US. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 26 Aug. 2026 Ballard and the other college QBs on hand not only helped run drills for 1,200 high school quarterbacks, running backs, tight ends and wide receivers who attended the prestigious camp, but also competed in some skills events. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is once again taking Pittsburgh to some of the world's most prestigious stages. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Additionally, its proximity to the Sorbonne, the country’s oldest and most prestigious university, further underlined the educational and secular nature of the endeavor. — Shannon Fogg, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 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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  • And Johnson, as one of the sport’s most respected offensive visionaries, brings a trust factor that generates significant excitement.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Dirden will play Greg Reagan, a respected District Court judge and Anaya’s (Wise) husband.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of respected
Adjective
  • Colbert also made a virtual appearance last week to accept the award for outstanding achievement in variety, talk or sketch from the Television Critics Association Awards.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Wright has had an outstanding camp coming off his best season.
    — Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of outstanding
Adjective
  • Insider tip Do what respectable hockey writers do and stay at the Marriott Château Champlain.
    — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Yesterday’s punk, grunge, and rebel-outsider upstarts have an uncanny way of evolving into today’s elder statesmen of respectable infamy.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of respectable
Adjective
  • Gonzalez decided to retire after a distinguished retail career spanning more than four decades.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Capers rolled in his wheelchair alongside close friends and family members down a long Pentagon hallway as hundreds of friends, supporters, and distinguished guests gave a long overdue hero’s reception.
    — Ethan Rocke, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of distinguished
Adjective
  • But providers like American Home Shield, Liberty Home Guard and First American Home Warranty are also reputable options.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Lynda Albertson, an art-crime analyst, said the works are instantly recognizable, impeding any effort to sell them through reputable channels.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of reputable
Adjective
  • Moving forward, the trailer offers a look at the illustrious filmmakers and actors the festival has welcomed over its past 25 editions, with Bruce Springsteen, Nas and others speaking about the power of art.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
  • During a Starlink launch this past April, for example, the booster performed the 600th landing of an orbital rocket in SpaceX's illustrious history.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of illustrious
Adjective
  • My hope is that this esteemed office will one day be inhabited by someone who respects democratic norms and is not a clear and present danger to democracy.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Such esteemed material and craftsmanship could make plastic cocktail glasses look crystal, and Montezuma taste like Clase Azul.
    — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of esteemed
Adjective
  • Celebrity has always been commercial, and famous people have always converted attention into money.
    — Laura Jung, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
  • These waves destroyed a large section of the famous Santa Monica Pier and caused widespread coastal flooding in San Francisco Bay communities.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
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“Prestigious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prestigious. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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