Meaning & use
prestigious
Widely respected and admired as being important, successful, or of high quality.
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She was accepted into a prestigious university known for its research.
Winning the prestigious award boosted the young author's career considerably.
A note on using this word
Prestigious describes the reputation an institution or achievement holds, not the personal qualities of a person.
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