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prestigious

/pɹɛˈstiːd͡ʒəs/adjective3 syllables

Prestigious means: having an illustrious reputation; respected.

Synonyms for prestigious5

adjective, as in having an illustrious reputation; respected

esteemed, honored, honoured, reputable

adjective, as in exerting influence by reason of high status or prestige

influential

What does prestigious mean?2

adjective

1

having an illustrious reputation; respected“our esteemed leader”

2

exerting influence by reason of high status or prestige“a prestigious professor at a prestigious university”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with prestigious?1

three syllables

religious
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Prestigious in a sentence

  • The architect boasted that he had received a prestigious award.unknown
  • The ingenious man received the prestigious award for the first time.unknown
  • She studies philosophy at the country's most prestigious university.Lindoula
  • She told her family about her prestigious service award.always
  • Bouteflika's projects were big and prestigious but they were initiated with little oversight.Amastan
  • The art exhibition was curated under the aegis of a prestigious gallery.always
  • The film has already won a prestigious award.Hybrid
  • The documentary was produced under the auspices of a prestigious film studio.always

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