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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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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

NewYork-Presbyterian is one of the most well-known and prestigious hospital systems in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

“Longmeadow, nestled in the heart of Irvington’s prestigious Matthiessen Park, is a true showstopper—a timeless example of Hudson River grandeur,” the listing says.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

A Thousand Blows is also up for the prestigious best drama prize alongside last year's winner Blue Lights, plus Code of Silence and This City is Ours.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

They told us yesterday, two of our most recent lawyers; both of them have the prestigious SAN, for senior advocate of Nigeria, after their names.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie