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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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The exchange was typical of Luca de Meo’s first months as the boss at Kering, the luxury conglomerate that owns Pomellato, Gucci and nine other prestigious brands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Rose suffered two missed cuts in the wake of his San Diego victory in February but then performed well to finish in a share of 13th at last month's prestigious Players Championship.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Live has been a prestigious corporate address since its completion in 1990.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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

Maybe being the least prestigious, poorest, most ridiculed district in the country has its advantages.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins