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
Harvard, the nation’s oldest and perhaps most prestigious university, was the latest target.
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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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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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The thicker frame is reminiscent of an earlier era filled with outstanding fashion.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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This achievement reflects the group’s continued leadership in international health services and its ability to offer outstanding patient experiences.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 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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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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The Miami manager, Javier Mascherano, is incredibly reliant on his esteemed ex-team-mates.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Founded in 1889, Lanvin is the oldest haute couture house still in business, and the esteemed maison’s founder is the focus of her first American exhibition at the SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film in Atlanta.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The funeral will take place in St. Peter's Square, the famous large plaza in front of the basilica in Vatican City.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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In 2022, SpaceX private astronaut and billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman proposed launching a private mission to boost, and also perhaps repair and upgrade, the famous telescope.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Hollywood veterans as both producers and former co-chiefs of the film division at MGM, DeLuca and Abdy are renowned for their deep relationships with visionary moviemakers and long connection to prestige moviedom.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Cape Hatteras, North Carolina Cape Hatteras National Seashore, which stretches for about 70 miles, is renowned for its pristine beaches and the striking black-and-white striped Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Prestigious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prestigious. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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