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Definitions

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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He landed a job at Cravath, one of the country’s most prestigious firms, and became a partner there in 1998.

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

Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and now Raphael: New York's prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art is dedicating a retrospective to the third of the great masters of the Italian Renaissance.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Studying molecular biology at one of the world's most prestigious universities, she was following in a family tradition.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

I have offended you and your country, the Soviet Union, where chess has a prestigious position.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady