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prestigious

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


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Prestigious programs aren’t a must, college counselors say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Prestigious institutions knew exactly who Summers was, and sought him out anyway, for years.

From Slate • Nov. 20, 2025

Prestigious chateaus boast about the soil, microclimate and traditional methods that make their own wine superior, an inscrutable mix known as terroir.

From New York Times • Dec. 5, 2023

Prestigious HBO TV like "Succession," "The White Lotus" and "Big Little Lies" showcase exactly the kind of voyeurism audiences revel in.

From Salon • Aug. 29, 2023

Prestigious jeweler Chaumet will design the medals for the Games, and the French athletic delegation will wear clothes from one of LVMH’s fashion houses.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 24, 2023




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