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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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Beyond the award, Travolta, 72, said he was hugely surprised to have his directorial debut, which stars his daughter, Ella Bleu Travolta, accepted at the world's most prestigious film festival.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

A British university scientist has been honoured with one of US astronomy's most prestigious awards for his work sharing his knowledge of space.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The Times earned prestigious Associated Press Sports Editors triple crown honors for a sixth consecutive year, claimed first place in two individual categories and finished in the top 10 in eight categories.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Early in his career, Rana cycled through prestigious financial firms, including Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley, Carlyle Group and an affiliate of Apollo Global Management.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

And no one need fear that the numbers are being cooked either, since they appear in the prestigious Wall Street Journal, as well as in more plebeian papers.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos




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