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
Tiger Woods' son, Charlie Woods, has capped off a pivotal year in his junior golf career by earning a spot on the prestigious 2025 Rolex Junior All-America First Team, a recognition awarded by the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) to the top junior golfers in the world.
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
The show debuted on May 9, 2024, and has been praised for its engaging storyline and strong performances, particularly highlighting the dynamics of class and privilege within a prestigious school setting.
—Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 7 Nov. 2025
Each story on the screen was about the shutout, his boycott, and his claim that the prestigious institution was corrupt.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
There are eight contenders for Record of the Year, the awards’ second most prestigious category.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prestigious
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And Fisher, then one of the more respected economists in the nation, decided to make a bold prediction that would prove to have comically bad timing.—
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The Kentucky native was a highly respected immunologist for local companies Abbott and Baxter and one of the few Black women to be awarded a patent in the sciences.—
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The Directors Guild of America has named the nominees for its 2025 awards in the outstanding directorial achievement in television, commercials and documentary categories.—
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The Hollywood Reporter snagged a nomination again for outstanding magazine overall coverage in a list that also includes The Advocate, Cosmo, Gaye Magazine, Out, People, Poz, Rolling Stone, Time and Variety.—
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But after a transfer of ownership and a revamp of the voting body, the Golden Globes TV awards have gotten positively respectable.—
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Rookie Andres Borregales made 27 of 32 attempts, a respectable mark.—
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The 37th Annual Producers Guild Awards to be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Fairmont Century Plaza, and will also include special honors celebrating distinguished producers whose careers reflect sustained excellence and influence.—
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Attorney, civil rights advocate and political commentator Bakari Sellers will be the event's distinguished speaker.—
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If that doesn’t work, contact the marble manufacturer, a restoration service, or a reputable cleaning professional with experience in removing stains from marble.—
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For this reason, always look for reputable sellers on Facebook Marketplace and walk away from deals that seem like scams.—
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In 1980, the Nafsika building opened, hosting illustrious guests, including Nelson Mandela and Paul Newman.—
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There will be speculation over whether this job will be the last of his illustrious career in football, as the 74-year-old becomes the oldest head coach in history to ever be relieved of their duties.—
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Diane was also known for collaborating with esteemed filmmaker Nancy Meyers, including Father of the Bride and Something's Gotta Give.—
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To the esteemed members of Congress, there is your initial start to legislation.—
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Earlier this year, the country singer shared a recipe for her mom’s famous cherry cookies just in time for Valentine’s Day.—
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Manette poked fun at his famous recliner For over 35 years, Curt has settled into the same teal Bradington Young recliner to eat, watch TV and work out football plays.—
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“Prestigious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prestigious. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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