prestigious
Americanadjective
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indicative of or conferring prestige.
the most prestigious address in town.
- Synonyms:
- distinguished
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having a high reputation; honored; esteemed.
a prestigious author.
- Synonyms:
- notable, illustrious
Other Word Forms
- prestigiously adverb
- prestigiousness noun
Etymology
Origin of prestigious
First recorded in 1540–50; from Latin praestigiōsus “full of tricks, deceitful,” from praestigi(ae) “juggler's tricks” ( prestige ) + -ōsus -ous
Example Sentences
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The director then addressed executives at Warner Bros., the prestigious studio that distributed the film and is about to be acquired by Paramount Skydance.
From Barron's
That ensemble honor, the most prestigious prize handed out by SAG-AFTRA voters, isn’t as strong a precursor as the PGA’s best film.
From Los Angeles Times
In 1992, Scottish salmon was awarded the Label Rouge, a prestigious mark of quality from French authorities indicating a superior food product.
From Salon
The Summers-Epstein exchanges released in November ignited a new round of scrutiny and led to the unraveling of Summers’ prestigious career.
From Salon
The Journal’s video offers a window into the high-stakes logistics behind the most prestigious street in American theater.
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