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
The idea that a woman bartender from North Carolina can be recognized by the most prestigious culinary award in the country is simply amazing.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025
While sourced almost entirely from the prestigious cru appellation of Morgon, its irresistibly quaffable style relies on young vines grown freely and harvested at yields higher than what the AOC regulations allow.
—Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appétit, 22 Jan. 2025
Donald Trump and his other children − Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump and Tiffany Trump − have attended or graduated from the prestigious universities in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C., respectively.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2025
One of the best parts of my job as Axios' transportation correspondent is evaluating the latest cars and trucks for this prestigious award.
—Joann Muller, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025
While sourced almost entirely from the prestigious cru appellation of Morgon, its irresistibly quaffable style relies on young vines grown freely and harvested at yields higher than what the AOC regulations allow.
—Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appétit, 22 Jan. 2025
Donald Trump and his other children − Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump and Tiffany Trump − have attended or graduated from the prestigious universities in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C., respectively.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2025
One of the best parts of my job as Axios' transportation correspondent is evaluating the latest cars and trucks for this prestigious award.
—Joann Muller, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prestigious
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Though Matt Murray hasn’t lit the world on fire in the time he’s spent with the Leafs, he’s been outstanding in the AHL and might be shaking off some rust after missing a full season due to hip surgery.—
James Mirtle,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Vertiv’s outstanding stock market performance has not surprised me.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Bickerstaff has quietly turned Detroit into a respectable defense while still sprinkling enough shooting in to keep the offense humming; the Pistons have a winning record at the moment, something that seemed unthinkable 12 months ago.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Despite a lukewarm reception, with a critics score of just 26% on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, Planes grossed a respectable $240.2 million putting it on course to get a sequel of its own.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Bing Zhang, a distinguished professor in the department of physics and astronomy at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, has worked on research that models the origin points of fast radio bursts for years and has seen many observational clues suggesting magnetospheres could be a root cause.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Her distinguished career has been recognized with the prestigious Grand Dame award of Les Dames d’Escoffier (LDEI), as well as 2013 Woman of the Year by the Maître Cuisiniers de France.—
Cynthia Graubart,
Bon Appétit,
24 Jan. 2025
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While no service can guarantee complete data removal, a reputable data removal service can significantly limit your exposure.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
29 Jan. 2025
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They may often be disguised as formal IRS forms or reputable tax and accounting advisory companies attempting to collect personal and financial information.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
28 Jan. 2025
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An illustrious modeling career means Elsesser is often jet-setting the globe, and as a result, her time at home has become her vacation time.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
24 Jan. 2025
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All honorees are scheduled to attend screenings and participate in conversations highlighting their performances and illustrious careers.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2025
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And those gaffes are pointed out in front of the whole team, even if they are committed by esteemed leaders.—
Mike Jones,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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On Kimberly Taking the Risks to Protest Kimberly is on track to realize her dream of becoming a Supreme Court Justice, especially with her special spot in a seminar for older students with an esteemed guest professor played by Tig Notaro.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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The shoot itself is meticulously reconstructed—featuring a remarkable turn by Matt Dillon as Schneider’s significantly more famous costar and scene partner, Marlon Brando—in order to contextualize the private and public fallout from Schneider’s equally iconic and traumatizing breakout performance.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2025
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That’s a famous pool in Chicago and Olympics history.—
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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Pacific Ridge School is renowned for its commitment to fostering academic excellence, ethical responsibility, and global engagement.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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These must-see buildings are renowned for various reasons—some for their architectural charm, others for their historical significance, and many for a healthy mix of both.—
Katherine McGrath,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Prestigious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prestigious. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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