Prestigious
adjective
Inspiring respect and admiration; having high status or reputation.
Harvard is a prestigious university.
Often appears as...
- prestigious award
- prestigious school
adjective
Inspiring respect and admiration; having high status or reputation.
Harvard is a prestigious university.
Often appears as...
- prestigious award
- prestigious school
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Respect and Admiration
Use 'prestigious' when something deserves deep respect due to its quality or achievements.
She received a prestigious prize for her groundbreaking research.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Popular
'Prestigious' is not the same as 'popular'; it implies excellence recognized by experts or connoisseurs.
The prestigious journal is read by leading scientists.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural High Status
In various cultures, 'prestigious' can relate to different traits: age-old institutions, innovative companies, etc.
The gallery hosted a prestigious exhibition of ancient artifacts.
Pro Tip 1/3Respect and Admiration
Use 'prestigious' when something deserves deep respect due to its quality or achievements.
She received a prestigious prize for her groundbreaking research.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Popular
'Prestigious' is not the same as 'popular'; it implies excellence recognized by experts or connoisseurs.
The prestigious journal is read by leading scientists.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural High Status
In various cultures, 'prestigious' can relate to different traits: age-old institutions, innovative companies, etc.
The gallery hosted a prestigious exhibition of ancient artifacts.
Pro Tip 1/3Respect and Admiration
Use 'prestigious' when something deserves deep respect due to its quality or achievements.
She received a prestigious prize for her groundbreaking research.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Popular
'Prestigious' is not the same as 'popular'; it implies excellence recognized by experts or connoisseurs.
The prestigious journal is read by leading scientists.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural High Status
In various cultures, 'prestigious' can relate to different traits: age-old institutions, innovative companies, etc.
The gallery hosted a prestigious exhibition of ancient artifacts.
Never forget "Prestigious"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
Academic research is...
to publish outside of these prestigious subscription-based journals. Universities build their tenure and promotion systems around the number of times scholars publish. So, books and journal articles are kind of like a form of currency for scholars. Publishing articles helps you get tenure and more research grants down the road.
Video examples
Paul Bloom: Can...
where he most likely would not have survived. And in fact, when the war ended and he was released, most of his friends and family were dead. He got involved in different pursuits. He helped out the war orphans. But he had a long-lasting interest in the science of prejudice, and so when a prestigious British scholarship
Video examples
Blueprint for a quiet...
course of my life so I'm going to tell you all about that but first I want to share just a few of these stories ok um high school junior in Kansas who was desperately trying to twist herself into a pretzel trying to be a leader but she was kicked off her high school's prestigious leadership squad because she
Video examples
How does the Nobel Peace...
They were all awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Among the top prestigious awards in the world, this prize has honored some of the most celebrated and revered international figures and organizations in history. To understand how it all got started, we have to go back to the 1800s. Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel
Video examples
James Rhee: The value of...
So within two years, we generated more in annual operating profit than we paid for all of the assets of the company. And our digital strategy, which never forgot to center the real friendships in the stores, it landed us on the stages of the most prestigious business conferences in the world
Video examples
My life as a work of art...
and why does it matter? How does life change when you choose to be unapologetically yourself? I've had to face struggles and triumphs whilst living my life as art. I've been put on private jets and flown around the world. My work's been displayed in prestigious museums,
Video examples
The happy secret to...
and your ability to see stress as a challenge instead of as a threat. I talked to a New England boarding school, probably the most prestigious one, and they said, "We already know that. So every year, instead of just teaching our students, we have a wellness week.
Video examples
The value of your...
is happening to workers in all kinds of industries, no matter how seemingly prestigious or high-paid their jobs are. Doctors are learning that machine learning algorithms can now diagnose certain types of cancers more accurately than they can.
Video examples
The biology of gender,...
looks of disgust -- afraid to be near me. I remember my first big talk after transition. It was in Italy. I'd given prestigious talks before, but this one, I was terrified. I looked out into the audience,
Video examples
Why Four Cowboys Rode...
how prestigious the maize School of Business is and I was like yeah and she told me that I was the first person to ever transfer from the business school to the wildlife school and one day I
Video examples
Academic research is...
to publish outside of these prestigious subscription-based journals. Universities build their tenure and promotion systems around the number of times scholars publish. So, books and journal articles are kind of like a form of currency for scholars. Publishing articles helps you get tenure and more research grants down the road.
Video examples
Paul Bloom: Can...
where he most likely would not have survived. And in fact, when the war ended and he was released, most of his friends and family were dead. He got involved in different pursuits. He helped out the war orphans. But he had a long-lasting interest in the science of prejudice, and so when a prestigious British scholarship
Video examples
Blueprint for a quiet...
course of my life so I'm going to tell you all about that but first I want to share just a few of these stories ok um high school junior in Kansas who was desperately trying to twist herself into a pretzel trying to be a leader but she was kicked off her high school's prestigious leadership squad because she
Video examples
How does the Nobel Peace...
They were all awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Among the top prestigious awards in the world, this prize has honored some of the most celebrated and revered international figures and organizations in history. To understand how it all got started, we have to go back to the 1800s. Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel
Video examples
James Rhee: The value of...
So within two years, we generated more in annual operating profit than we paid for all of the assets of the company. And our digital strategy, which never forgot to center the real friendships in the stores, it landed us on the stages of the most prestigious business conferences in the world
Video examples
My life as a work of art...
and why does it matter? How does life change when you choose to be unapologetically yourself? I've had to face struggles and triumphs whilst living my life as art. I've been put on private jets and flown around the world. My work's been displayed in prestigious museums,
Video examples
The happy secret to...
and your ability to see stress as a challenge instead of as a threat. I talked to a New England boarding school, probably the most prestigious one, and they said, "We already know that. So every year, instead of just teaching our students, we have a wellness week.
Video examples
The value of your...
is happening to workers in all kinds of industries, no matter how seemingly prestigious or high-paid their jobs are. Doctors are learning that machine learning algorithms can now diagnose certain types of cancers more accurately than they can.
Video examples
The biology of gender,...
looks of disgust -- afraid to be near me. I remember my first big talk after transition. It was in Italy. I'd given prestigious talks before, but this one, I was terrified. I looked out into the audience,
Video examples
Why Four Cowboys Rode...
how prestigious the maize School of Business is and I was like yeah and she told me that I was the first person to ever transfer from the business school to the wildlife school and one day I
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Dan Gable
American Wrestler
Many of those who have paid the ultimate price for freedom have come through the wrestling ranks. We need to honor them and win this decision to have wrestling - the world's oldest sport - remain a part of the most prestigious athletic competition in the world, the Olympics.
Quote examples
Eniola Aluko
English Athlete
If, say, a striker knows that scoring 30 goals in a season will lead to them winning a prestigious award then they will try that little bit harder because, regardless of what players may say, individual recognition on the world stage is important.
Quote examples
Vivienne Ming
Passing on a full scholarship to MIT would be irrational for me, but to my father and his parents, what would have been the point of spending five years at one of the world's most prestigious universities if he just ended up back on the farm?
Quote examples
Cole Sprouse
American Actor
We chose NYU because their arts program was great, and they're a prestigious institution, but really because you're in a city. You're involved in a completely different way of life. You didn't feel trapped within a campus or in a bubble.
Quote examples
Jean-Michel Jarre
French Musician
Some collaborators might join forces in certain cities or special concerts. I'm excited to share the stage with some prestigious people that I love and respect.
Quote examples
Jeff Green
American Athlete
I overcame a big struggle and was able to play in the most prestigious league in the world - something that kids dream of - and play for a long time.
Quote examples
Michael Chiesa
American Mixed Martial Artist
I know deep down I'm destined to be a world champion and maybe it's to be attained in the most prestigious division in the UFC at welterweight.
Quote examples
Lady Colin Campbell
British Writer
Honours can generate a lot of income for the nation because they are viewed as so prestigious internationally.
Quote examples
Malcolm Gladwell
Canadian Author
Rarely do we stop and consider whether the most prestigious of institutions is always in our best interest.
Quote examples
Eoin Morgan
Irish Athlete
It's very rare that you get a chance to play in a Test and that's what makes it so special and prestigious.
Quote examples
Dan Gable
American Wrestler
Many of those who have paid the ultimate price for freedom have come through the wrestling ranks. We need to honor them and win this decision to have wrestling - the world's oldest sport - remain a part of the most prestigious athletic competition in the world, the Olympics.
Quote examples
Eniola Aluko
English Athlete
If, say, a striker knows that scoring 30 goals in a season will lead to them winning a prestigious award then they will try that little bit harder because, regardless of what players may say, individual recognition on the world stage is important.
Quote examples
Vivienne Ming
Passing on a full scholarship to MIT would be irrational for me, but to my father and his parents, what would have been the point of spending five years at one of the world's most prestigious universities if he just ended up back on the farm?
Quote examples
Cole Sprouse
American Actor
We chose NYU because their arts program was great, and they're a prestigious institution, but really because you're in a city. You're involved in a completely different way of life. You didn't feel trapped within a campus or in a bubble.
Quote examples
Jean-Michel Jarre
French Musician
Some collaborators might join forces in certain cities or special concerts. I'm excited to share the stage with some prestigious people that I love and respect.
Quote examples
Jeff Green
American Athlete
I overcame a big struggle and was able to play in the most prestigious league in the world - something that kids dream of - and play for a long time.
Quote examples
Michael Chiesa
American Mixed Martial Artist
I know deep down I'm destined to be a world champion and maybe it's to be attained in the most prestigious division in the UFC at welterweight.
Quote examples
Lady Colin Campbell
British Writer
Honours can generate a lot of income for the nation because they are viewed as so prestigious internationally.
Quote examples
Malcolm Gladwell
Canadian Author
Rarely do we stop and consider whether the most prestigious of institutions is always in our best interest.
Quote examples
Eoin Morgan
Irish Athlete
It's very rare that you get a chance to play in a Test and that's what makes it so special and prestigious.
Example 1 of 10
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension