prestigious

[pre-stij-uhs, -stij-ee-uhs, -stee-juhs, -stee-jee-uhs] / prɛˈstɪdʒ əs, -ˈstɪdʒ i əs, -ˈsti dʒəs, -ˈsti dʒi əs /

ADJECTIVE

famous, influential

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distinguished esteemed famed illustrious important impressive prominent renowned reputable respected

WEAK

celebrated eminent exalted great imposing notable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

common insignificant obscure ordinary unimportant unknown

WEAK

humble modest unprestigious

Example Sentences

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Prime Video is carrying early round coverage of golf’s most prestigious event on Thursday and Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

His overall solid form in the past 12 months helped to send him off as the second favourite for the prestigious Ultima Handicap Chase at Cheltenham Festival last month.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Together, Abdusattorov and Sindarov were part of Team Uzbekistan when it won the 2022 Chess Olympiad, the most prestigious international competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“Obviously these are prestigious races in their own right,” said Aron Wellman, president of Eclipse Thoroughbreds, which owns Meaning with Bridlewood Farms, which are also part of the Journalism ownership group.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

I spent my summers at prestigious basketball camps like 5-Star Basketball and Eastern Invitational, camps where college coaches prowl, looking for fresh prospects.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore

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