prestigious

Example Sentences

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“Purveyors of prestigious names from history for wealthy idiots who want to brag at their cocktail parties, ‘Oh, yes, my little Henry comes from a line of British kings.’

From Literature

Cooper’s departure could be the first of a number of changes for “60 Minutes” as Bari Weiss, who joined CBS News as editor-in-chief last October, is expected to substantially overhaul the prestigious news magazine.

From Los Angeles Times

"I think it is amazing that a wee park in Dumfries has come to the attention and been recognised in such a prestigious report," he said.

From BBC

His work has been nominated for a number of prestigious awards.

From The Wall Street Journal

She would go on to study at prestigious universities including MIT, and work at European aerospace giant Airbus as a helicopter cockpit designer.

From Barron's